CV Writing
Most Employers skim your CV and make a decision within 30 seconds on how they would like to pursue with your application. Therefore it is paramount that you put together a stand out CV. Ambitek has seen thousands of CVs over the years ranging from poor to superb, below are key tips to help you write a winning CV.
Sell Yourself
Tell people how good you are! Highlight your strengths and key skills!
Precise, Concise and Entice
DO NOT WAFFLE - Keep paragraphs short and accurate.
Always be Honest
Never lie about your Employment History, Skills or Qualifications as you will be found out!
Highlight Achievements
State your Achievements and be sure to back them up with statistics and figures.
Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation & Accuracy
Incorrect spellings and sentences that don't make sense are a No No! Make sure you check your CV multiple times, once your happy get friends and family to give it a once over. Finally never forget to spell check!
Cover Letter
Accompany every CV with a Cover Letter - Keep it direct, relevant and personal.
Use Keywords
When uploading your CV to Job Boards, you can make yourself available to a large number of recruitment agencies. Most of these agencies are trained to search for keywords which are specific to your Skills and Industry. The more you use the more exposure you will get.
If you are stuck on writing a CV, please feel free to use the following template to help with your Job Search.