MOSSEL BAY NEWS - It is the time of year when school and university leavers are looking for jobs.
A curriculum vitae can make or break your chances of getting work.
Mossel Bay local Stefan van der Berg, who has extensive experience working in the corporate world and who assists people in writing CVs, says: "A human resources manager or hiring manager spends less than six seconds looking at a CV."
This is why it is necessary for a CV to be well laid out, eye-catching and easy to read.
Van der Berg says good wording is crucial and a good format vital in getting a CV noticed.
"A CV allows you to highlight all your relevant professional and academic experience and demonstrate to an employer that you're a good fit for the position.
"It is only the first step in the hiring process, but if it's not well written, logical and professional, you're unlikely to advance in the application process."
Van der Berg says a well-written CV will:
- Outline your skills and experience.
- Highlight your value.
- Catch the employer’s attention.
- Position you as the right person for the job.
He notes: "A good CV will also help you feel more confident when you stand in front of an interviewing panel or apply for a job. This is because you know it contains everything you need to land the job. You will always feel confident sending it to recruiters."
For more information, call Van der Berg (082 952 9800) and see his Facebook page, Power of UN.
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