Authentic, personalised and professional: creating a CV that resonates with recruiters
- Date: Mon, Jan 6, 2025
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By Edel Corrigan, The Irish Times
Getting past the shortlisting stage in a recruitment process requires a candidate not just to tick the right boxes in terms of skills, qualifications and experience – they need an eye-catching CV too. And ensuring your CV stands out is particularly crucial in a competitive jobs market such as today’s, says Louise Campbell, senior manager at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
“Your CV acts as the shop window to secure that vital first interview or meeting with a potential employer,” says Campbell. “There are several non-negotiables when it comes to creating a strong CV: it must be free of typos and grammatical errors, clearly highlight your education and work experience, and effectively showcase your skills, demonstrating your suitability for the role.”
In addition to the essentials, a CV should include a strong opening profile. “This summary, typically no more than two or three sentences, should encapsulate your key skills, qualifications, experience, and career vision,” Campbell explains.
“A well-crafted profile, tailored for each position you apply for, helps potential employers quickly understand who you are, what you bring to the table and how your goals align with the position, making it a valuable tool to grab attention right from the start.”
This article was originally posted in the Irish Times on December 20, 2024. Read the full article here.
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