Your CV is the first impression you make to the hiring manager or future employer. The game has changed completely in 2024, as jobs are scarce and competition in the talent pool keeps increasing.
According to Forbes, the average job search takes 4 months. That means it might take you 4 months or more to get a job if you started your job search today. It is almost impossible to get noticed by employers without being able to craft a CV that breathes EXCELLENCE.
So, if you hope to maintain relevance and stay competitive in your job search you have to keep up with the latest trends and formats.
To write a great CV that gets you noticed by recruiters and hiring managers in 2024, follow our basic rules of design and layout to highlight the most essential information.
- Tailor your CV to the job role that you are applying for
- Incorporate keywords from the job description in your CV
- Actively edit to the most relevant info for the job you’re applying for – to save space for important details
- Only cover the last 10 years of employment – or what is relevant to the role you’re applying for.
- Choose a professional layout with clean spacing, concise wording, and a consistent font style and font size – it’s fine to have your headers in a different style but keep that style the same throughout!
- List your skills in simple bullet points that are easy to skim and read
- Summarise your qualifications and any personal details concisely and clearly so recruiters can review your info at a glance
The goal of crafting a stellar CV is to help you get you ahead of the herd and land job interviews this year. In this post, we are going to reveal to you the 3 key strategies for adapting your CV to get you noticed quickly by hiring managers.
Prove Digital Competence
We are now in the digital age, and as a result, modern CVs need to show your digital competence and online presence.
This requires your CV to allow clickable links such as your LinkedIn profile link. Having a vibrant LinkedIn Profile is a requirement these days when applying for jobs as this can help support your professional branding.
Also, you should include links to other relevant online platforms. This could be your other social media profile links, your portfolio, blog or personal website. Ensure all these profiles are professional and can reinforce your skill and credibility.
Customize & Personalize Your CV
Customizing your CV is’nt a new thing, but it is still very relevant in 2024. Take this a step further not by only analyzing the job description, but by researching the company values and culture.
This allows you to reflect the company’s core values in your CV, highlighting why you will be the best candidate for the job. Emphasising relevant skills, experiences, goals and qualities offers the chance to inject more personality into your application.
Personalizing your CV this way helps you to show that you’re not just a great fit for the position but for the company culture and people as well.
Optimise your CV for ATS
With many companies now using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen candidates, it’s more important than ever to ensure your CV is optimized and accessible.
To make your CV ATS-friendly, you need to choose relevant keywords from the job description, as well as use clear headings that outline your skills, experiences, and qualifications.
Now you have all the tips required to craft a CV that sets you ahead and breathes excellence.
Stay up to date on these current CV trends and tailor your application accordingly, you can increase your chances of impressing employers and standing out in 2024.
Follow these simple strategies if your goal is to get noticed by recruiters quickly to bag a high-paying job.
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I didnt know you have to do all these extra things to get a job. Na wa