Making your CV fit enough to be shortlisted can prove to be quite a challenging task, especially when it is presented to an employer who may tend to scrutinize and accept it based on the information and design of the format.

Employers spend a mere 8 to 10 seconds going through a CV which means it should be no more than a page or two, have relevant information and a good font which can be clearly read. The rest of the details can be discussed during the interview.

Relevant Information

Most CVs are rejected due to irrelevant information such as a long biography or an address. Candidates make misplaced assumptions about what is important to the employer which can lead them astray from paying attention to details which actually matter.

Personal Statement

Candidates often fail to differentiate between personal statements and an entire biography. A personal statement can consist of a few words which describe the reason you are fit for the job and have skills no one else has.

Grammar and Spellings

 Your CV represents you and a grammar or spelling mistake will guarantee that your CV will be rejected. The trick is to read, re-read and read again to make sure you leave no room for any kind of visible error that may prevent your CV from being considered or accepted.

Up to Date

It is extremely necessary and I cannot emphasize enough on the importance of updating your CV. This can include changes such as any recent added responsibilities in your current role, any kind of dates or any new found skills which can be of use to the employer. When dates are not updated, the management from the company can grow suspicious or doubt your interest in the position which has been applied for.

Be Honest

Adding information such as contact details of references from previous jobs or educational institutes can act as a bonus point on your CV. This can give the employer an impression of how confident you are with your past experiences and that everything mentioned on your CV is honest and not exaggerated. Everything ranging from job titles to the time period you have spent in a specific firm should not be blown out of proportion since most companies run a complete background check before employing an individual.

Therefore, make sure to keep your CV simple, and to the point. An employer does not have the time to go through extensive documents, so in order to make the task for them less tedious, follow the points mentioned above and re-vamp your Resume.