We all know that the chances are that an employer considering job applications will only allow a very short time for consideration of each CV.   Unlike a comment I had from a client recently who thought it was because they are lazy, it is actually because they are just very busy people.   

Now, many people believe that there are certain gimmicks that will get your CV noticed, and they are probably right, but it will be for all the wrong reasons.   The way to get your CV noticed is by making sure that the presentation is such that it can be clearly understood what you have to offer to the prospective employer.   Use short sentences and leave out those unnecessary adjectives.   Use bulleted lists rather than long paragraphs of prose.   Don’t use jargon or acronyms, unless you are very sure that they will be understood.

Be brave and don’t feel compelled to include too much detail in your CV - if the employer wants more information they can always ask for it.   A clear, concise presentation with emphasis upon skills and achievements will make you stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons.   

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