You have been looking for a new job, at first your thought it would be easy, “You” send your CV, “You” get the job but then you start realizing it is not that simple for everyone. You start going into analyses paralyses on what is wrong with you and why is your CV not getting the airtime it deserves.

Below are a few simple tips on getting better results when sending your CV to a recruiter or potential company.

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You may think that one-page CV is just not long enough to do you justice. How can you possibly describe where you’ve been and what you’ve done in one page? So, when you’re asked for a one page CV what do you do? Is it worth the hassle and the time it’ll take to put it together?

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I go through “A LOT” of CV’s, always with a few things in mind. Firstly if this person has the set criteria against the job spec, if they don’t how can I place them in a future position. My job is to find people jobs, people with clearly; outlined CV’s make that a lot easier. [...]

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One would think that sending your CV should be enough to get you placed. You have worked on it for hours, making sure the dates are right, the full scope of what you have achieved and capable of should be enough informtion. But this is not always the case.

To add to the impact of your CV, I would advise every candidate to attach the following.

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Before you go for a job interview it is important to understand why you are putting your name forward for a new position. Career growth, short or long term goals, personal aspiration? The company is going to want to know what you have to offer their organisation, it is suggested it be in line with your own personal goals.

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Getting an interview for a position you have applied for is not as easy as it sounds. Below are a few basics to increase your chances of getting a call back from the company you would like to work for…