An employer/recruiter may have several hundred enquiries
about a single job; he or she will only choose a few people who appear suitable
for interview.
Why having a well
presented CV is so important
It is vital to understand
the CV reviewing process and your recruiter\'s situation:
As said, recruiters are dealing with
many applications per vacancy
They are normally under immense time
pressures as working to tight deadlines
In the main, they will make their
first decision on your application by only scan reading your CV
Most recruiters like to receive
already filtered CVs. We do that for you and for them
They
are initially searching for just a few keywords in your CV via our search
facility
There is a job for everyone. Jobkon
Team helps you find it
For most recruiters CV processing is very tedious, we are
making their life easier so they should take a positive attitude towards you.
General
Provide evidence - tell the
truth. Work out what qualifications, experience and skills are required for the
position applied for and think of what you have done that matches those
attributes. Be specific, focused and factual and give full explicit details and
provide evidence for any claims you make.
Writing Style
Make sure the spelling is
correct. Poor spelling reflects badly especially as we have the tools to
prevent it. Get at least two people to check and read your CV.
Don’t Include
Don\'t
include any negatives or anything critical.
Don\'t
include poor grades, or unfortunate work experiences.
There is
rarely an advantage to include any personal interests or hobbies in your
CV unless relevant to the job.
Don\'t
include references unless specifically requested - they can be requested
upon interview
Do not
include matters about your health or any disabilities you have.
Do not
include any trade union or political affiliations.
Don\'t
include children you have.
Don\'t
include humor or jokes
Don\'t show
your existing salary or expected salary unless requested.
Chronological
Keep to a reverse chronological format (dates in order of
most recent first).
Do not attempt to hide any gaps as most of the time there is a perfectly good
reason, such as getting laid off (it happens!), child birth, or illness that
can be explained at interview. It’s VERY IMPORTANT to mention years and dates
of your experience (e.g.:2004 - 2006
Maputo XX Ltd - Driver …)
Personal Details
There is no need to include
attributes such as children, weight, height, or marital status. You should
include nationality.
Work History
Don\'t re-write
your current job description. Just briefly mention your responsibilities.
Don\'t
include reasons for leaving, it is better to be clarified during the
interview.
Include
any voluntary or work placement activities. The employer will be
interested in the quality of experience regardless of whether or not it
was paid.
When
listing your various jobs, include details which illustrate exactly how
they have given you the skills which will be useful.
Don\'t
belittle or undervalue your experience. It is up to you to demonstrate how
and why they have given you useful skills.
Most
important! Include years and as much as possible dates for each period in
your work history
Education
If you have little work
history or are currently attending or due to finish school, college, or
university then put education section above work history if possible but always
detail it as much as you can.
Include
honors if awarded.
Give more
detail to the higher qualifications listed such as degrees and masters.
Give full
course details and dates.
If you do
not have a degree then show you successfully completed other educational
courses or training such as night school, continuing education, seminars,
or workshops.
Write
\'degree expected [month/year]\' if you have not yet graduated.
If you have nothing to put
in an education section then focus on writing the other sections of your CV,
highlighting the skills and experience you have gained. Consider a school or
college nearby that offers classes scheduled around the needs of working adults.
Other
Skills/Sections
Languages
- make sure you include your level SINCERELY.
List your
IT skills and include the applications you have used
Published
works
Membership
of relevant professional bodies, clubs or societies
Make sure
you list any other skills that will interest an employer if they are
relevant.
The Jobkon Team
will:
Attract
the recruiter to read the CV the moment your application is received &
before other applicants
Convey
that you possess more skills than just what is described in the text of
your CV
Smoothly
guide the recruiter to the relevant areas of your history
Instantly
give the recruiter a positive feel about you
Ultimately, we can get you an interview for your perfect
job
