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When you\u2019re on the hunt for a new corporate job<\/a>, your CV determines whether you make the shortlist or end up in the \u201cno\u201d pile, so it\u2019s vital that it gives a good impression. But what really constitutes an effective CV? As a leading Aboriginal employment agency, First People Recruitment Solutions reviews numerous corporate resumes on a daily basis, and we know exactly what it takes to capture employer’s attention.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let a poorly-crafted document cut your chances of landing your ideal role \u2013 here are our tips on how to write a winning corporate CV.<\/p>\n Despite how CVs have evolved over the years, the end game remains the same. The goal is always for your CV to be picked out of the pile and progressed to the next stages of the recruitment process. This means presenting a polished CV that not only contains the answers to the employer’s questions, but gets the basics right as well. So, what are the \u201cmust haves\u201d when writing a corporate CV?<\/p>\n Remember that less is always more. You may be tempted to present an eye-catching graphic CV in an attempt to stand out from the crowd, but a document that is over-the-top may distract the reader from what\u2019s most important \u2013 the content. Likewise, recruiters often have to enter the key details of CVs into our systems to keep a record of candidates and present the applications to our clients, graphic CVs make this difficult to do.<\/p>\n One of the golden CV tips that we regularly pass on to our candidates is to keep it short, sharp and simple. Ensure your CV is no more than three pages long to prevent wasting space on irrelevant details and use clear and specific language on what you did in each role. Work history should always be in reverse chronological order, so it can be easily understood. Additionally, remember to specify the year and month you commenced and finished each role.<\/p>\n One of the first things a recruiter will look for in a CV is the link between your skills and what\u2019s required for the job being advertised. Consequently, it\u2019s important to tailor your CV to each and every role that you apply for, as this will not only demonstrate that you meet the criteria for the role but also show you paid attention to the advert.<\/p>\n Refer to the job description or advertisement to match what the employer is specifically asking for but be careful not to regurgitate the job description in your resume. The recruiter\/hiring manager already knows what\u2019s involved in the role, so instead, make it clear why they should consider YOU over the over applicants.<\/p>\n When personalising your CV, make sure to describe your professional skills and how they are used on a day to day basis in your current or previous roles. You should also include clear examples of projects that you\u2019ve worked on or have been involved in, as well as any soft skills, qualifications and experience that\u2019s highlighted in the job advert.<\/p>\n The best way to make sure your job application stands out from the other applicants is to highlight your points of difference. This is your one opportunity to really \u201cblow your own horn\u201d and list all relevant accomplishments and achievements. Corporate employers<\/a> want to know that you are committed, passionate and motivated, as well as that you actively keep your skills up to date. When writing your CV, highlight any relevant extracurricular work that you have done in the community or through volunteering, industry involvement, training completed outside of work, professional events that you\u2019ve attended in your own time or even related personal projects.<\/p>\n When you have a carefully crafted job application, the chances of getting your next dream job go up considerably, so it\u2019s worth the extra effort to present a CV that will pique the employer\u2019s interest and allow you the best opportunity to secure an interview.<\/p>\n For more advice on how to write a CV, contact the team<\/a> at First People Recruitment Solutions. We can show you an example of a good CV or provide feedback to your finished resume before submitting it to potential employers. We are experts on Indigenous recruitment in Australia and we are here to help you through every stage of the search for your next corporate job<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find out our best CV writing tips to guarantee you present a winning corporate CV that will always land in the \u201cyes\u201d pile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4290"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4290\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5745,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4290\/revisions\/5745"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/4291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Start with the Basics<\/h2>\n
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Be Clear and Concise<\/h2>\n
Tailor to Each Role<\/h2>\n
Differentiate Yourself<\/h2>\n
Summary<\/h2>\n