How to Make Your CV Stand Out

There is a lot of competition when you’re applying for a job, with hundreds of people applying for one role it’s really important to stand out from the crowd. A well written, easy to read CV can have a big impact on your application and can help you to secure your next role. Here are 6 simple ways to make your CV stand out!

Layout

CV layouts play a big role in the success of your application. Make sure you don’t over complicate the layout too much to ensure it’s easy to read. Using formatting tools such as bullet points can help to break up your CV and will help an employer identify your skills and experiences. Remember, the purpose of your CV is to show off your skills to an employer, if they can’t find them in your document you won’t get the job!

Font

Font type and size is very important in a CV. Extravagant fonts may make your CV stand out visually, but if the employer can’t read it then you’ve already missed out on the opportunity. Using a variety of font sizes can help sections of your CV to stand out. Adding bigger bold font for titles will help the employer navigate your CV and make it much easier for the hiring manager to determine what skills and experiences you have.

Prioritise

It’s important to put your most relevant and impressive attributes first. Ordering your skills and experiences based on their relevance to the role will help to make your CV far more persuasive!

Personalise

Personalising your CV based on the company and the role you’re applying for will help your CV to stand out. Many candidates make the mistake of using the same generic CV for every application. Personalisation will show the employer you’re serious about the job and help them to picture you in the role.

Personal Statement

Personal statements should appear at the top of your CV! The statement should give a brief description of your best attributes and the ways in which you can carry out the role effectively. This section can have a big impact on your application as it’s typically one of the first things an employer will see about you. A well written personal statement will help you to stand out and persuade an employer to read on.

Hobbies and Interests

If you’ve got any relevant hobbies or interests be sure to include them in your CV. A hobbies and interests section will help you to stand out among other candidates with similar skills and experiences and create talking points in an interview.

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