Your CV – Tip of the Day: #Key Words
Understanding the “less words more impact / less is more” social rule of thumb: details that are too summarised can lead to your CV being overlooked. Hiring managers look for key-words in CVs, related to the vacancy. Which candidate would you want to meet, CV1 or CV2 – in either case?
Vacancy: PA Secretary
CV 1 work history: 3 years, DMJ Engineering, Secretary. 2.5 years, Trendiez, Secretary. 7 years, DWMA, Secretary.
CV 2 work history: Jan 2010–Current, DMJ Engineering, Secretary. KPA’s included: typing, minute-taking, filing, diary management, switchboard. Mar 2001–Dec 2009, Trendiez, Secretary. KPA’s included: duties as above, including invoicing, telemarketing and capturing sales orders on MS Excel. Jan 1995–Feb 2001, DWMA, Secretary.
Vacancy: Millwright
CV 1 work history: 3 years, DMJET, Technician. 2.5 years, DubeEng, Assistant. 7 years, KAMA SA, Artisan.
CV 2 work history: Jan 2010–Current, DMJET, Millwright. Duties: repairs, gearboxes, valves, VSDs and PLCs, mechanical and electrical knowledge, trade tested. Mar 2001–Dec 2009, DubeEng, Technician. Duties: fault-finding, maintenance, automation, tooling and design, projects. Jan 1995–Feb 2001, KAMA SA, Technician.
