You don’t need to be better just different

I was working with a client yesterday, and she had been taught to create a CV using fancy adjectives and using the standard CV format. So why am I getting on my high horse about this? Well, put simply, why do people have to all look and sound the same?

Let me put it to you this way. When advertising for a new vacancy, any potential hiring manager is likely to have to read through 100’s of CVs. Well when I say read,  I mean quickly scan!

When presented with this number of CVs as below, which one will you choose?

Introducing the Deluxe Functional CV/Resume as above!
You are going to be looking for the one which stands out and draws your attention instantly.  I’m right aren’t I?  So why are you trying to blend in?  Why are you trying to be like everyone else?  Seriously!! This is why the Deluxe Functional CV is the winner! You just need to able to grab the recruiter’s attention and this will do the trick.

You don’t need to be better than anyone else. You just need to be different. 

Gear your CV/Resume to the job in mind!

Now the other thing I was complaining about, is the fancy use of adjectives -normally found in the summary section of a CV profile.  Being a good team player is great, but I would much rather you could think about the vacany I need to fill, what my requirements/issues might be, and solve my problems.  Let me make this really blunt and 100% clear for you.  A company is looking to hire you because you can solve a problem that they have. Maybe you can increase sales, maybe you can help market or launch their new product. So if your CV is generic, it really is not a lot of use to them – they want to find someone who understands their issues, and can resolve them.

Your CV/Resume needs to be geared completely to the job that you’re applying for, with the emphasis on no fancy adjectives unless of course you are describing (and can provide evidence), how you have for example, increased sales (if you are a sales manager).

So the key bit of any CV/application is quantifying when possible with statistics and targets (using %, £££, $$$) and stating how you can either increase or reduce whatever it maybe that they need.  (if possible)

I agree with you – The Deluxe Functional CV I created won’t work if you are uploading it to a job site.  It’s a little too fancy for that! (but easy enough to use as you only need Microsoft Word) This is why in the Job Seeker Toolkit I include both the Robot Friendly CV and the CV above which is great to include on your Linkedin profile if you wish or send direct to the hiring manager.

  • So if you agree with what I’m saying, you will love the Job Seeker Toolkit.  I have provided you with step by step guidance on what to say in each section of the CV/Resume and even your cover letter!  (and so much more more than that…take a look below to see for yourself!)

Everyone hates the thought of having to spend forever creating a CV, this will cut down the process by at least half, and trust me, it will get you noticed, which will get you hired! 

So to reiterate, you really don’t need to be the brightest person in the room, you just need to set yourself apart from everyone else.
  • You get Creative CV template (which includes Word, Cover Letter and business card) provides step by step guidelines on what to say.  (Available in US and A4 Size)
  • The Ultimate Interview Toolkit, including the 30 Day Plan to show off at interview and the “What I can offer your company from day 1” again detailed guidelines on what to say with examples included. (In your pack you can choose from Mocha, Amber and Aqua, again available in US and A4 Size)
  • Robot Friendly CV, ideal if you are uploading your CV to job sites.
  • As well as the spreadsheet Tracker, you know how it is when you start connecting with decision makers and sending out your CV or application it all starts to become a bit of blur, this will keep you organised and on track on who to follow up with.

This is exactly what you get, built for you templates you can amend in Word, with examples on what to say at each stage to get you HIRED.  

Introducing the Deluxe Functional CV/Resume

The Functional Deluxe CV template available in A4/US size and step by step instructions in what to say!

Introducing the matching cover letter and business card
  • You get Creative CV template (which includes Word, Cover Letter and business card) provides step by step guidelines on what to say.  (Available in US and A4 Size)
  • The Ultimate Interview Toolkit, including the 30 Day Plan to show off at interview and the “What I can offer your company from day 1” again detailed guidelines on what to say with examples included. (In your pack you can choose from Mocha, Amber and Aqua, again available in US and A4 Size)
  • Robot Friendly CV, ideal if you are uploading your CV to job sites.
  • As well as the spreadsheet Tracker, you know how it is when you start connecting with decision makers and sending out your CV or application it all starts to become a bit of blur, this will keep you organised and on track on who to follow up with.

Introducing the Robot Friendly CV

Find out why you need the Robot Friendly CV, click here

Introducing the Tracker

When you start your job search, it can become a bit of blur.  Who you sent your application or CV to, who you need to follow up.  This spreadsheet is the called the TRACKER simple to use, so you don’t get confused, when someone calls! If you got Excel you can use this!

Introducing the 30 Day Plan

A 30 day plan can be sent with job application along with resume & cover letter or presented in an interview. I believe presenting a 30 day plan of your activities will make you standout from other applicants and create a positive first impression.

Introducing what I can offer your company from day 1

This is your Interview Success Kit & Trust me this will do the job, it will help you answer the question “what I can offer your company” and trust me use this will get you remembered in a good way!

I’ve also created free 4 video training series to help you get the most out of LinkedIn, start now!

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