Many times we don't know what the curriculum is and we make a mistake thinking that we have to tell our whole life as if it were a biography... This is the first mistake. The curriculum vitae is the passport to be called at a job, to have that interview What are you waiting for, says Ángeles Pelaez Toribio, job counselor at the Lukkap consulting firm, where she accompanies people in their search until they are placed. The main objective of this document is that you be selected and for that purpose it must be drawn up,highlights the 'coach'.
Other experts compare it to an express version casting. Because if you are lucky enough to have this screen done by a person – it is becoming more and more common for the filter to be digital, by processor – you will only spend a few seconds. So the first piece of advice is to make sure you meet the so-called 6-second test. Why this time? Because, according to the latest studies, such as Keeping an Eye on Recruiter Behavior, carried out by The Ladders, it is what recruiters invest in deciding whether to go to the next phase or not. On the internet you will find websites that help you check if you have done it right.
Use all the resources at your disposal in this section and in all, such as the apps that help you find a job. And don't forget that results require effort.
Then other challenges and phases will come. For everyone it is essential that you be inspired by professionals who have come far, such as those women who serve as a boost, job counselors, former colleagues... Also look at the professions that are on the rise and discover, for example, how you can prepare yourself to have a job eco, one of the sectors in vogue.
When writing and designing your CV there are aspects that are part of the elementary scheme and that you are sure to have under control: personal data, experience, qualities... However, these are not the only ones you should pay attention to. Technology and the globalization of information have revolutionized the way of looking for work, which now has new tools and important factors. We emphasize the latter so that you do not miss anything.
New keys to make a good curriculum vitae
CUSTOMIZE EACH JOB DEMAND
Forget about making a single CV to send everywhere. "You have to design one adjusted to each offer. It is very important that you have as many resumes as you make requests" explains Ángeles Pelaez, who proposes having a base one and changing it depending on the request. On the internet you will find pages like Canva with free templates. You can use them, but transform them according to your interests and do not make them your cover letter. Choose your words well. In this effort to personalize your answer, experts recommend that you copy one by one the words that describe the company's offer. For example, if you apply for a customer service position and they ask you for advanced knowledge of new technologies, ease of recycling and training quickly, ability to offer a high degree of customer satisfaction in any situation and a high level of English , copy these four skills in your CV with the same words and you will have a better chance of passing.
USE KEYWORD SEARCHERS
It's about creating an entry-level SEO resume, using search engine optimization to position yourself against other candidates, especially in a possible computer selection. There are many on the net. We like Ubersuggest, Wordtracker and Key Planner from Adwords. In Affde they give you all the guidelines to do it.
DO NOT PUT THE AGE
This subject raises a great controversy, such as whether or not to include your photograph. There are countries in which the selection processes are done blindly and no personal data is included in the CVs. The reality is that in Spain it is not like that. Your date of birth and your image are not supposed to be determining factors, but practice says that this is almost never the case. If you decide to put your photograph, choose one that is very professional, in which you are looking straight ahead and smiling (this is always a point).
LINK YOUR SKILLS WITH THEIR NEED
Emphasize first the techniques, those that you have acquired by doing your job and using certain tools many times, and secondly the non-technical ones, which are social and serve you both in your personal and professional life: empathy, ability to relate with great executives, conflict resolution, etc.
These many times serve to differentiate you. This, as Ángeles Pelaez explains, is what is known as creating a value proposition and it can also work if you include it in your personal resume, which is more open to creativity.
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR A FIRST JOB
It is always advisable to set those goals that you have achieved in previous jobs, what objectives have you met, if you have received any award or recognition... But what if it is your first job? In that case, you can provide the internships that you have carried out successfully, if you have carried out any volunteer work and even if you have been a monitor in a camp or have completed your studies with a scholarship. Everything counts.
INCORPORATES NEW DATA AND SECTIONS
Remember that your full name, your phone number and your address are essential, but in these times, so is your email and, if you have one, the links to your website, blog and your LinkedIn profile (don't forget it! ). On the RapidCV website, in addition to simple and effective templates, they recommend that you create the 'Objective' section at the top (next to the photo and personal information) with one or two sentences that explain why you are sending them your resume. It is usually used as a short cover letter and is sometimes very useful.
Arouses emotions to make a good resume
In your quest to stand out, almost anything goes. Take into account the typography, the color or the design, and above all, the emotions. Find out how to arouse the interest of your coach and get into the starting eleven. If you succeed, you will be closer to the job interview, the second objective.
IMPACT
For years, recruiters have recognized that they pay more attention to CVs that catch their attention and break out of the classic molds. Think of a different color (perhaps a pink background?) and even a different format, such as video. It is increasingly difficult to surprise, but every day it is more valued. If it stays in the concept 'more of the same', according to experts, it will end up in the drawer of forgotten resumes.
THRILLS
It is another of the new values. Try that the data and descriptions, although rigorous, are not cold, says Ángeles Pelaez Toribio. And don't abuse hackneyed phrases and clichés such as "responsible person", "effective teamwork" or "with good organizational skills". Give it a spin and express it in another way, but without getting involved and, of course, in a clear.
BE DIRECT
Nothing to roll up like a blind or to explain from your nursery school days to the beers you had socializing in college. And for each job put one or two sentences. With this it is enough. If you are just starting out in your career, one side of a page is more than enough, and if you have a lot of experience, at most, two. Be clear, direct and visual.
TAKE CARE OF THE PRESENTATION
One of the most important aspects is that it reads well and, although it seems obvious, that it has no spelling mistakes. Use whatever font and layout you like, but aim for clarity and cleanliness above all else.
DO NOT LIE
Not with computers and not even with languages (this has gone down in history). If you don't have a skill, you better let them know from the start because you're going to get caught. That is sure.
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