If you have ever written a good CV before you will appreciate the time and effort required to get it up to standard. You need to be able to put yourself in the position of the reader. Think of all the marketing bumf that lands in your post box. How many do you actually read thoroughly? How many did you glance at briefly and throw in the bin? Why is it that all that effort can go unappreciated? Here are the top reasons why a CV can be ignored:
The CV is too long
There is too much text or content
There are too many fonts used
A poor CV template is used
The CV is badly worded
The CV is too glossy or gimmicky
The CV is longwinded and boring
The CV simply doesn’t stand out
No attributes are communicated
If you want to write a good CV then you need to include information that the employer wants to know. Use bullet points to communicate benefits that you have displayed in your work in the past and at present. Write the CV as you would if you were writing a marketing brochure in a professional and concise way. Use online CV templates to guide you in layout.
If your CV is worded in the same way as many other resumes received they can be quickly put off. When using CV templates you still need to ensure that the CV is unique and individual to you. Avoid using CV writers as often the CV produced is too standardised and is not looked upon kindly by employers and recruiters. Keep your CV original and you will have a better chance of avoiding the wastepaper basket. At Innovate CV we have a range of exciting CV templates to make your resume stand out from the crowd.