wrong with your CV. Q: So how come I don’t always get shortlisted? A: Ah! Well that’s not the same question. Fact of the matter is, your CV is probably fine. But fine is no longer enough to get you onto the shortlist. First problem ...
my thoughts, feel my feelings, and speak my words. So get good, really good, at understanding what this reader of this CV for this job is worried about ...
if it in any way contradicts the CV that you have sent in to a company. Not a problem if you are an X and you are positioning yourself only for X-type jobs. Very tricky indeed if you are transitioning into Y- or Z-type jobs.
education, qualifications, professional history and occupations, typically sent with a job application. ORIGIN: early 20th Cent.: from Latin, the course of life Operative word: brief
Management Prince 2 (Practitioner Level) 2013 College, Location Masters in Business Administration Thesis: Implementing ERP in the multinational setting 2011 Company, Location Advanced Presentation Skills 2009 ACCA ACCA – Membership 2007 College, Location B.Comm – 2:1 hons, Top 10 in class Electives: Human Resources and I.T. 2003 School, Location Leaving Certificate 525 points achieved 2000 This is one area where a typical CV can start to really sprawl.
years experience in the financial area including the Multinational sector and Financial Services. Prior to taking up a career in Accountancy I ran the family business for a number of years. I possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively & professionally with clients and colleagues at all levels. I’m a team player with a strong work ethic, while I’m an enthusiastic learner with ability to adapt quickly to new and challenging work situations. This, on the other hand, is 88 wasted words and does not make me want to meet this candidate.
how they have to buy paper towels at the store. Brevity is very important. If you’re going to be longwinded, it should be for a purpose. Not just because you like your words. Amen!
too much space detailing the things they are responsible for. I can’t distinguish one Management Accountant from another on the basis of responsibilities.
too small a font (anything smaller that 11pt and I’m pretty much hating you!), huge chunks of dense text, endless lists of bullet points, my eye is offended.
the Senior Management Accountant, reporting to the Financial Controller. Widgets competes in the blah-blah sector, the local affiliate has a turnover of €92 million and employs 175 staff. Along with the typical analysis, audit and reporting functions, my brief encompasses: • Line management for 11 staff – 3 Accountants and 8 Clerks • Development, implementation and updating of all policies and procedures in my remit • Capital expenditure projects from inception to completion • Collaboration on key projects – insurance, systems development, stock control Key Contributions • Migration from legacy system to SAP – project team member • Merger, acquisition and diligence activities from time to time • Conducting training in finance for non-financial management May 2005 to August 2010 Joined Fidgets Ltd as Payroll Clerk, reporting to the Management Accountant. Fidgets is Make it clean and easy to read. A few lines to introduce the role and the company. A few bullets detailing some of your special responsibilities. Contributions split out, so I can jump to them.
ITEM CONTRIBUTION WITH THIS ITEM SCORE ON BEST DAY SCORE ON CRAP DAY Then, before you start tweaking your CV for this application, break it down. What do they need vs what have you got?
his/her mind up as they get halfway down the first page. “Is this person in my frame for this job - yes or no?” They won’t say yes quickly, but they will say no very quickly.