The worst thing you can do when applying for a job is to submit a shabby CV, or worse, no CV at all. This guarantees failure because most prospective employers will simply bin applications that don't come with a CV attached. Here are some of the advantages you will get by having a well presented document:
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1 You will look sharp and professional
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Like a snappy suit, a well formatted CV will make you look like a professional. It also makes you look organised which is a trait that most employers are looking for in their staff. |
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2 Your application will get to the top of the pile
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In a tight employment market, employers often receive 100's of applications for a position that they advertise. This makes it impossible for them to review each one properly, therefore they will often skim through all the applications rather than study them in detail. Given that CVs are the first things they look at, make sure yours gets you put in the 'yes' pile. |
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3 Organised information makes you easy to reference
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When an employer is finalising their 'yes' pile, they are interested in cross referencing information at a glance comparing one CV to another. If yours is well laid out, your details are more likely to stick. |