Customising CV Sections & Headings

It is important to define the most appropriate headings and sections.  This helps to further customise (personalise) your CV and show that some time and thought has gone into producing the CV.   

Also helps to create a good impression and help to drawing recruiters to key headings or specific areas of your  CV chosen to be highlighted.

The choice of headings will affect the whole CV structure, CV layout, CV content, CV design and CV presentation, so it is vitally important to get this right.  Winning CV gives you a broad outline of each CV section / heading as well as an overview of what to include to get you started.

                                                                                                             

If your contact details are wrong, there is no interview!
Ensure all personal & contact details are correct.

Highlight unique selling properties (USPs) & how you can make a difference.
Summarise main achievements, skills, qualities, motivations & ambitions.
Must have impact & be well written to create a good initial impression.

Selling achievements:   Facts & figures are vital (i.e. sales, customers, growth, & productivity, etc.).

Sell your credentials:  Past performance is a good indicator of future performance & potential.

Personal growth:  Overall track record, career progression & management experience.

Achievements & accomplishments:  i.e. impact on the business & adding value.

Other:  Responsibilities, achievements, projects, training & development, etc.

Be interesting!  Avoid just reeling off a job description.

Be specific:  Company name, job title and dates

Someone with a long employment history will not need to list all academic achievements.
Recent graduates will include more academic history to demonstrate structured learning.
Finding a balance to offset a lack of work experience or academic achievement.

Employers tend to invest in those with potential!
Shows evidence of learning & potential.

Personal qualities that could make you successful or stand out in a particular role.
Clues can be found in job advertisements & job descriptions.
Key skills & capabilities relevant to an application.

Possible relevance to the job role or something unique to talk about at interview.
Show a good use of your valuable personal time.  Avoid socialising!

                                               

          
 

Beat the competition! - Make sure your CV stands out from the crowd & win at interview!