Make your CV or Resume get noticed for all the Right Reasons:

Our advice on how to attract interest and get job interviews. Includes a free downloadable "CV Builder" template

When writing any document that is created to showcase your skills, it is essential that you are outlining your qualifications that match for the specific job you are applying for. While you are able to use the same format for each position, it is advisable to adapt your CV/Resume to show the goals or experience you have for each particular employer. Follow these top 5 tips to ensure you are noticed for all the Right Reasons!

1. Know what you are applying for!- If you are applying for an IT role, you would always include all computer skills you may have. The same goes for positions in hospitality. While being trained in Spreadsheets and having a 100 word per minute typing count is great for administrative jobs; when you are applying for a Cultural Role, this experience makes you look unqualified. Keep in mind what you are applying for, and adapt your CV/Resume to reflect your skills that would make employers feel you would be ideal for the position.

2. List all education experience!- With many positions requiring some elements of schooling, it is always best to out line what university you went to, the dates of your enrolment and graduation, and qualifications or degrees you may have. This is especially important if applying for international work, as many visas do require you to be enrolled in university.

3. Be contactable!- Every year 1000’s of people around the world miss out on job opportunities for a mistake that should have never occurred: they don’t have contact details listed. When an employer reviews your CV/Resume, they might have deleted the email you sent, or threw away the envelope you posted the document in. Due to this, if your CV/Resume does not list your name and contact details, it will be disregarded. Also, include your full name, complete address including postal code, email address, and at least 1 contact number which has been doubled checked to be sure it is typed correctly.

4. Have an objective!- When reviewing your CV/Resume an employer needs to know what you are applying for. By listing an objective, you are able to clearly identify which position or program you are most interested in. However, for International Opportunities it is also worth noting if you are interested in more programs that just the one stated. This will keep your options open, while ensuring your receive information that you want.

5. Review and Edit!- Nothing is worse than an employer reading the statement such as: “im highy educate” or “i realy want to go amera”. While these statements may make you laugh, they are statements that international employers have seen from those who speak perfect English! Read your CV/Resume out loud to catch potential mistakes or have others proof read your CV/Resume. This document to showcase the best of you, and that showcase could be ruined if you misspell your country of residence.

- Now that you know the tips, put them to use with a downloadable template!