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Top tips to shape up your CV 10/10/2012
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Barney Ely provides 5 top tips to put your CV onto a winner.
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Tailor your CV
Tailor your CV to the role and organisation you’re applying for. Highlight why you are the champion – the right person for the job.
Focus on competencies
Focus on competencies – study the job description and person specification and show how your skills and experience match the role.
Winning-edge
Winning-edge – how you can add value to potential employers? Set yourself apart from the competition by listing your personal bests.
Personal statement
Personal statement – use this to get ahead of the rest – explain your passion for your industry, and why you’re a good fit.
Presentation
Presentation – move into poll position by keeping your CV concise. Invest time to ensure it’s not too long, there are no mistakes and format is consistent.
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Barney Ely, director, Hays Human Resources
Barney Ely is a director at Hays Human Resources