In Kenya today, a Curriculum Vitae (CV) means a lot, especially when seeking for professional jobs.
Your CV is your tool towards success in the employment industry.
For your CV to sour you to different heights and by this I mean to raise your chances of landing a job, you need to understand what employers look for in a CV.
Below are five crucial things employers look for in a CV.
1. Experience
An employer will scan your CV to find whether the experiences listed therein are in compliance with the kind of work they want to hire you for. You should, therefore, be relevant when listing your experiences and make sure not to fake the experiences. Once they find that your experiences are relevant to what you apply for, they might consider hiring you.
2. Education
The education segment is the most vital in your CV. This, therefore, calls for clarity and honesty. Ensure you include the relevant information like your grades and the institutions attended and make sure not to provide false information. Highlight relevant educational certificates to grab the attention of the hiring manager.
3. Results and achievements
Hiring managers would love to see your achievements in your previous places of work should it happen that you were employed before. Including the results and achievements of your last job would increase your chances of landing the new job you are seeking for. Ensure you state your aims and targets when recruited by the company.
4. Roles and responsibilities
Make sure your CV is tailored to the type of job you are applying for. While listing your roles and responsibilities, you have to ensure that they match the job title you are applying for. Including your roles and responsibilities is important for they show how much you fit the job.
5. Skills
Including relevant skills in your CV is a gateway to employment. Ensure you include all relevant skills gained and required of you in your previous roles. Your skills are meant to complement your experience and prove your suitability for the job.