Your CV Is Not Getting Interviews? Check These 7 Things First
Your CV Is Not Getting Interviews? Check These 7 Things First
Sending out dozens of applications without receiving interview invitations can be frustrating. But before you conclude that there are no jobs available, take another look at your CV.
Your CV should not simply list where you have worked. It should help an employer quickly understand what you can do and why you are suitable for the role.
Here are seven practical checks to make before submitting your next application.
- Does your CV match the job description?
Read the vacancy carefully and identify the skills, qualifications and responsibilities the employer is looking for.
If the position requires recruitment experience, for example, highlight relevant experience such as screening CVs, scheduling interviews, coordinating assessments or preparing recruitment reports.
Practical tip: Adjust your CV for each role instead of sending the same version everywhere.
- Are your achievements clear?
Avoid listing duties without explaining what you contributed.
Instead of writing, “Responsible for employee records
