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How could i get my cv accepted by big companies in time manner?

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Question added by leena Ali , C&P Method Coordinator , Yemen LNG Co.
Date Posted: 2016/02/20
Saifeldin Osman Ali
by Saifeldin Osman Ali , Human Resources Consultant , Aldoha investment CO LTD Sudan

In order to make an immediate impact, your CV will need to communicate the following information in the most succinct yet readable form:

A cover letter allows you to direct the reader’s attention to aspects of your resume that are most relevant, demonstrate your knowledge of the company you’re writing to and express your interest and enthusiasm for the position.

  • Roles and responsibilities – You’ll need to tailor your CV to each particular job that you apply for, so it’s vital that the job titles and the responsibilities you include in your CV are relevant (if not a direct match) for the job on offer. Although you need to clarify your remit, it’s important than your CV offers more than just a list of your responsibilities.  
  • Experience – Your CV will be scanned for the right kind of experience. Ensure your experience, whether six months in one role or four years in another, comes across as consistent and relevant to the job you’re applying for. Be clear where you added value, and your exact contribution to any high profile project.  
  • Skills – Ensure you include all relevant skills gained and required of you in previous roles. Your skills will complement your experience and should ultimately illustrate your suitability for the job on offer.  
  • Results and achievements – Hiring managers love to see results, so if you achieved above your target make sure you state your targets as amounts or percentages, and demonstrate how you’ve overachieved.  
  • Education – Ensure you highlight relevant educational certificates, particularly when they’ve been listed as essential or desirable on the selection criteria.
  • Easy to read – Ensure the layout of your CV is clear and consistent, containing only one font type (bold can be used to highlight) and using bullet points to outline skills, achievements, responsibilities etc. rather than rambling sentences.  
  • No inconsistencies – Ensure sure your CV runs in clear, reverse chronological order and that there are no unexplained time lapses or inconsistencies regarding responsibilities you held or achievements you’ve included.  
  • Relevant language – Ensure you include instantly recognizable keywords throughout your CV.
  • Format and label – Ensure your CV is formatted in such a way that the recipient will be able to open it easily 

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