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0: Making your CV more effective

0: A Monster guide

0: You've got the basic elements of your skills and experience down

0: Now you need to fine tune your CV to ensure it's got the X factor that will have employers queueing up for your services

0: Your CV must make the reader believe you're a worthwhile product

0: Business people generally have the same objectives

0: Profit, bigger market share, developing their business and creating new products for their customers

0: They will look for candidates who will help them to achieve these objectives

0: Whether you have two months or 20 years worth of experience, the rules are the same

0: Show what you've done or have the potential to bring to the table

0: Achievements come in all shapes and sizes.

0: And are different for every job

0: For some, you'll be able to show concrete evidence such as percentage increases in sales, or money saved by streamlining

0: For others you will need to work harder to show that the influence you had on a major project or task had a major impact

0: Try to pick at least one specific example per job you've held

0: And explain briefly how it improved the business

0: It can't be stressed often enough that your CV is designed to get you the interview, not the job

0: So remember not to delve into too much detail

0: Provide enough information to entice potential employers to invite you in..

0: Where you can explain face-to-face the exact details of the tasks you've undertaken and the skills you've learnt

0: Be careful not to give valuable space to insignificant achievements

0: As you refine your CV, discard any content that is not sending you in the right way.

0: From management talk to obscure abbreviation, the world of business is packed full of cliches and most people hate them.

0: Phrases such as 'team player', 'results orientated', 'good communicator' are worthless without evidence

0: Be very careful of using abbreviations.

0: Especially if you're changing industry

0: The first person who evaluates your CV is usually somebody in the HR team who may not be an expert in your field

0: Technology has made everyone's life easier when it comes to recruitment.

0: From uploading your CV to an online database so employers come pick out your skills.

0: to recording a video CV that gives employers of visual overview of what you can offer their company

0: You're only limitation is your own creativity

0: This guide was brought to you by Monster

10: For more advice jobs career tours visit monster.co.uk

:

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How to write a CV in English.  A great introduction to basic English vocabulary related to the CV (Curriculum Vitae), and some useful advice too!

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0: Making your CV more effective
0: A Monster guide
0: You've got the basic elements of your skills and experience down
0: Now you need to fine tune your CV to ensure it's got the X factor that will have employers queueing up for your services
0: Your CV must make the reader believe you're a worthwhile product
0: Business people generally have the same objectives
0: Profit, bigger market share, developing their business and creating new products for their customers
0: They will look for candidates who will help them to achieve these objectives
0: Whether you have two months or 20 years worth of experience, the rules are the same
0: Show what you've done or have the potential to bring to the table
0: Achievements come in all shapes and sizes.
0: And are different for every job
0: For some, you'll be able to show concrete evidence such as percentage increases in sales, or money saved by streamlining
0: For others you will need to work harder to show that the influence you had on a major project or task had a major impact
0: Try to pick at least one specific example per job you've held
0: And explain briefly how it improved the business
0: It can't be stressed often enough that your CV is designed to get you the interview, not the job
0: So remember not to delve into too much detail
0: Provide enough information to entice potential employers to invite you in..
0: Where you can explain face-to-face the exact details of the tasks you've undertaken and the skills you've learnt
0: Be careful not to give valuable space to insignificant achievements
0: As you refine your CV, discard any content that is not sending you in the right way.
0: From management talk to obscure abbreviation, the world of business is packed full of cliches and most people hate them.
0: Phrases such as 'team player', 'results orientated', 'good communicator' are worthless without evidence
0: Be very careful of using abbreviations.
0: Especially if you're changing industry
0: The first person who evaluates your CV is usually somebody in the HR team who may not be an expert in your field
0: Technology has made everyone's life easier when it comes to recruitment.
0: From uploading your CV to an online database so employers come pick out your skills.
0: to recording a video CV that gives employers of visual overview of what you can offer their company
0: You're only limitation is your own creativity
0: This guide was brought to you by Monster
10: For more advice jobs career tours visit monster.co.uk
:

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