Regardless if you have years of experience or is fresh out of university looking for a placement in the job market, your chances of securing an interview can be greatly enhanced in you have a professional CV that clearly states your educational qualifications, skills and experience.
Recruiters take about five seconds to decide whether to accept or reject a resume, thus a 'clumsy' document will make you come across as unqualified for the role.
Your CV must be carefully written otherwise your documentation will not have a second chance from any recruiter. When you have a resume drafted by a professional writer with solid experience across the recruitment process, the probability of receiving a call from a recruiter will be significantly increased because we know what they are looking for and thus make sure to have your most attractive skills highlighted across all of your documentation, which stands as an invitation for them to call you.
The difference is:
A non-professional CV is oftentimes hard to read, lack both the keywords and fails to meet the job requirements for the advertised role. It tends also to be confused, packed with errors in regards to the work to which the candidate is applying, thus, this resume is often instantly rejected.
After all, a CV is usually the first contact between you and your next possible employer. It is the first impression, therefore, and as it is impossible to cause a second good first impression, a well-written resume can be one the bridge between you and your next job.
Having concise, organised and personalised employment documentation is key to getting ready for any employment opportunity.
The best time to make the most of a new career opportunity is when you are employed. Don't wait to be let go by your current company to look for a better professional opportunity, we must all keep our eyes peeled for better professional opportunities out there and doing so when having a job will allow you to be more selective about the opportunities you are willing to accept.
It is, then, a great idea to keep on selling yourself to recruiters by always keeping your LinkedIn and CV thoroughly updated with any new roles, achievements, skills, courses and the like. Bear in mind that recruiters are always on the lookout for new talents, thus should you not be necessarily looking for a new job, set your mind on keeping yourself open for new professional opportunities and challenges that can bring your career to the next level.
The professionals who enjoy better career opportunities are the same who regardless if employed or not, always mind to keep all their platforms and their professional information across them up-to-date.
You should be prepared, too.
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