The best tips for CV that "sells"

Think about CV as about the product of the company called “YOU”. The same marketing principles when companies market their products apply when you are looking for a job. It doesn’t mean that you have to be marketing GURU to find a job. However, keep in mind following:

1) Choose area of your interest. Where would you like to work in first place? What job excites you and what skills you have to get that job?

2) Make a research. What employers are looking for in people? What expert’s CV in this industry looks like? What is existing demand in the industry?

3) Prepare CV. Think what future employer may be interested in. Do you have those qualities listed? What makes you stand out from others? Find out who might want to hire you and why? Create the most positive impression about yourself while still being truthful.

4) Make your CV look professional. It is important to be specific, use professional jargon, show numbers of your achievements or responsibilities, describe details when it is appropriate so that potential employer can judge that you are truly experienced, professional and have qualities he/she is looking for.

5) Choose the package. It is the most important thing in the whole CV creating process! Make sure that throughout CV 1) all font is the same 2) that you talk about experience in the same style (e.g. responsibilities/achievements, or only responsibilities, or without specification, etc) 3) that there is no grammar mistakes 4) that you are using nice and same layout.

6) Make it attractive. Don’t be afraid to use adjectives. Words like: strong, professional, solid, bright, confident, excellent, reliable, and other will give boost to your CV and will make it shine among others.

7) Product testing. Check if your CV is “buyable”. Give it to some of your friends to read and to provide you with feedback. You want to make sure that when your potential employer sees it he/she will know why you are applying and what qualities you have that suits the job best.

8) Sell your CV. Now it is time to act. Look for opportunities to “sell” your CV to your potential “customers”. Friends, Linkedin, Facebooks, Newspapers, FAS, companies open days, targeted/professional meetings, and etc. Choose companies you are interested in and contact them even prior to job opening!

9) Don’t give up. Unfortunately, you will receive rejections, no’s, and even no reply in large numbers. Don’t give up! Quantity and persistence WILL PAY OFF!