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As I mentioned in Part 2, there are a few items that need to stand out for any application to make it past a set of experienced eyes. What you need to put on the CV of course is dependent on what type of job you are trying to land. So, if you are looking for a role which requires a lot of IT experience you should show your experience in that area. Don’t spend a lot of time showing all of the other roles you’ve experienced unless it’s relevant. If you are looking for a role and are fresh out of school you will not be expected to have much experience so don’t make stuff up either and don’t fill your CV with unrelated items.
To that end here are some examples from real CVs.
Hobbies: i like hanin’ with my mates
Hobbies: Playing video games and listening to music
I’ll not go on as most applications and CVs had lines like this. A job application or CV is a professional profile. It’s not an invitation for a party. I’m not your mate. I’m not your friend. I’m a business person who requires a new staff member. To be blunt about it; you need to work once you’re here and I in turn will pay you. That’s the deal no matter how much legislation and spin is created. If you can’t work you won’t get paid.
So what should you do to get a job. Be specific on your application or CV. List the work you’ve completed as it relates to the position you’re looking for. Don’t list your hobbies no matter what anyone tells you as it helps the decider make a final decision based on your choice of hobby. A good example would be someone who lists loads and loads of sports on the CV. If the eyes looking at your CV isn’t a big sports fan it may in fact hurt your chances. And DO NOT list hangin’ with me mates, or ‘wii expert’ as it is irrelevant to anything you might be applying for.
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