Formatting F#ck Ups

When it comes to CV writing,

don't underestimate the power of formatting.

Poorly formatted CV's have a far lower chance of being read when submitted to a job application.

They're also a lot harder to be uploaded (or parsed) onto the ATS systems used by most recruitment agencies to add CV's to their database.

Your CV is NOT a canvas for you to showcase your creativity. Unless you can showcase that creativity in a size 11/12 font.

This week alone I've seen;

• Powerpoint CV's
• Landscape CV's
• CV's where people have seemingly gone back in time to rediscover Clipart.

Keep it simple. Stick to these golden rules;

• BLACK AND WHITE ONLY
• NO PHOTOS
• NO INFORMATION IN THE MARGINS
• SPELLCHECK. THEN DO IT AGAIN
• NO PIE CHARTS, GRAPHS, INFOGRAPHICS OR LOGOS
• DON'T INCLUDE ROLES MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD
• MAX 2 PAGES*

*this one's a joke but I thought it'd be funny for the shits and giggles. Provided the information is relevant, have at it.

What does a good CV format look like?

Head over to CV writer extraordinaire Rebecca Pay 's website to download her free CV starter pack and you'll see.

https://mailchi.mp/payforprecision.com/cv-starter-pack

The End.

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