Key Aspects of CV Writing: What Employers Look For
Explore the crucial elements of CV writing through a set of questions on the importance of keywords, computer skills, clear objectives, personal experiences, and intangible skills as revealed by a survey of employers. Gain insights into what employers prioritize when reviewing job applications.
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@EducateCareers This resource is part of a set of three Most important aspects of a CV Writing a good CV What to expect when applying for jobs https://lh3.ggpht.com/lSLM0xhCA1RZOwaQcjhlwmsvaIQYaP3c5qbDKCgLALhydrgExnaSKZdGa8S3YtRuVA=w300 http://www.educatecareers.com/uploads/3/1/0/1/31013649/8007134.jpg
@EducateCareers The most important aspects of a CV You will be presented with a number of important aspects of a CV and must decide whether one aspect is more important or less important than another aspect. All statistics are taken from a survey of employers. The employers represent a wide variety of jobs. https://lh3.ggpht.com/lSLM0xhCA1RZOwaQcjhlwmsvaIQYaP3c5qbDKCgLALhydrgExnaSKZdGa8S3YtRuVA=w300 http://www.educatecareers.com/uploads/3/1/0/1/31013649/8007134.jpg
@EducateCareers Question 1 Is using keywords More important Less important Than computer skills?
@EducateCareers Question 1 Using keywords is More important Than computer skills 2% of employers said they look for keywords related to the job in a CV, while only 1% said they look for evidence of computer skills.
@EducateCareers Question 2 Are computer skills More important Less important Than having a clear objective?
@EducateCareers Question 2 Computer skills are Less important Than having a clear objective While 1% said they look for evidence of computer skills in a CV, 3% said they look for a candidate that has a clear objective.
@EducateCareers Question 3 Is having a clear objective More important Less important Than mentioning personal experiences?
@EducateCareers Question 3 Having a clear objective is More important Than mentioning personal experiences While 3% of employers look for a clear objective, only 1% look for personal experiences.
@EducateCareers Question 4 Is mentioning personal experiences More important Less important Than demonstrating intangible skills? (such as being an individual)
@EducateCareers Question 4 Mentioning personal experiences is Less important Than demonstrating intangible skills (such as being an individual) 1% look for personal experiences, but 9% look for intangible skills such as being an individual or having a desire to succeed.
@EducateCareers Question 5 Is demonstrating intangible skills More important Less important Than spelling and grammar?
@EducateCareers Question 5 Demonstrating intangible skills is Less important Than spelling and grammar 9% look for intangible skills, but 14% will consider the spelling and grammar as part of the application.
@EducateCareers Question 6 Is spelling and grammar More important Less important Than education?
@EducateCareers Question 6 Spelling and grammar is More important Than education 14% look at spelling and grammar while 9% look at education. This survey includes a range of jobs. For some jobs a specific education is a requirement for the role.
@EducateCareers Question 7 Is education More important Less important Than contact information?
@EducateCareers Question 7 Education is More important Than contact information 9% look at education, but just 1% look for contact information. This could be because employers do not think about contacting someone until after they have reviewed their CV.
@EducateCareers Question 8 Is contact information More important Less important Than how easy it is to read?
@EducateCareers Question 8 Contact information is Less important Than how easy it is to read 1% look for contact information while 25% will judge a CV on how easy it is to read.
@EducateCareers Question 9 Is how easy it is to read More important Less important Than skills mentioned?
@EducateCareers Question 9 How easy it is to read is Less important Than skills mentioned 25% judge a CV on how easy it is to read, with 35% judging by the skills mentioned.
@EducateCareers Question 10 Are skills mentioned More important Less important Than related work experience?
@EducateCareers Question 10 Skills mentioned are Less important Than related work experience 35% judge a CV by the skills mentioned and 45% look for previous related work experience.
@EducateCareers The most important aspects of a CV 45% 35% 25% 16% 14% Previous related work experience Qualifications & skills Easy to read Accomplishments Spelling & grammar 9% Education 9% 3% 2% 1% 1% 1% Intangibles: individuality/desire to succeed Clear objective Keywords added Contact information Personal experiences Computer skills
@EducateCareers For more information: https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv.htm http://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2014-07-04-cv-lies-could-lead- to-10-years-in-jail#.U7agofldUf0 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/interesting-facts-cvs-job-seeking-interviews- vijay-bragato https://lh3.ggpht.com/lSLM0xhCA1RZOwaQcjhlwmsvaIQYaP3c5qbDKCgLALhydrgExnaSKZdGa8S3YtRuVA=w300 http://www.educatecareers.com/uploads/3/1/0/1/31013649/8007134.jpg
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