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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.

Firstly a copy of your ID. You ID is a quick reference for the recruiter to see who you are, connect a face to the CV. It will make it more memorable in thier head. This already puts you first in the recruiter minds.  It instilles openness and transparency. A recuriter should always ask if you approve for thier agency to conduct a basic ITC check, credit check or any specific requirements that the client have asked for.

Educational records: Attach a copy of your matric, degree or diploma. It adds credibility to your CV. It means you are once again being transparent. It add’s weight when your CV is sent to a client and it also speeds up the process of a client getting to see your CV. You might think, my marks were not great, this is not as sereious as you think , send it anyway, you will be judged based on your capabilities to perform the job at hand, not what you got for Geography when you are applying for a marketing position. Don’t be so critical on yourself.

References are one of your biggest ally’s in finding a job. They are the people that are going to “talk” on your behalf. A recrutier as well as a client should always ask a candidate for permission to phone a reference. It is recommended that the only question that is asked or confirmed is if the candidate work at that place of employment, however to get a better sense of a candidate other questions could be asked as well ie: would you hire the candidate again, what were thier strengths and weaknesses.

A motivational of why you are suited to a position is also going to add value to your application, firslty it forces you to think if this really is a position you would like to apply for and secondly it inspires the recuriter or client to read further.

A portfolio of your work or examples of past projects / presentations is also always a plus. It deomstrates your abilities and adds insight into your talents.

Most importantly believe in your capability, if you do not get an interview, do not take it personally, look at it in the light that something bigger and better is out their waiting for you! And do not be afraid to ask why your CV was not shortlisted. Take it as constructive and move on.

Good luck for every position you apply for, hopefully you see some results with implementing this new strategy.

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