CV (Curriculum Vitae) Preparation

Considering a CV (Curriculum Vitae) Preparation Skills Course? 

If you feel like you have sent your CV to countless companies and recruiters, but you are not getting any responses – perhaps your CV is the problem. Taking a CV (Curriculum Vitae) preparation course could help you with that and ultimately help you get into an interview. 

It is important to never underestimate the power of a good CV. It is often the only bit of information a recruiter or prospective employer will receive about you, and as we all know – first impressions matter!

What is a CV?

CV is short for the Latin phrase curriculum vitae and means “course of life”. A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is used to show your prospective employer why they should hire you, and how having you on their team will benefit them. It is ultimately a personal marketing tool. It is far more than just a list of your career history, it is your ticket to a new job or career. 

A CV is an essential component of any job search. It is also an excellent opportunity to put all of your skills, experience, and qualifications in one place. A well-written CV could be the difference between getting an interview and not even being considered for the role, so it is important to get it right. 

The layout of your CV tells a lot about you as an applicant, and the presentation is just as important as the content. After all, how can a recruiter trust your skills and expertise if they’re written in Comic Sans, all in one paragraph, in the smallest font size, loaded with grammatical errors and misspelled words? It wouldn’t be a good example of your organisational skills or attention to detail, either. 43% of CVs in the UK are thrown out because they are written in the wrong context or contain spelling or grammatical errors.

Whether you want to draw attention to your educational background, show off your creativity, or focus on your relevant skills, it’s all about tailoring your CV according to your strengths, and the industry you’re applying for work in. You should view your CV as a great way to sell yourself for a role.

On average, recruiters only spend 5-10 seconds looking at a CV, which is why you must have all the keywords they are looking for. It is also important to be clear and concise, nearly half of all CV’s that are more than two pages long are discarded. 

Did you know that there is an average of 118 people applying for a role for any given position? Shockingly, only around 35% of candidates applying for a position are actually qualified for the role.

What Will I Learn? 

These courses will guide learners through the process of creating a CV, provide guidance on appropriate types and formats, identify how the information should be presented, and provide insight into the employer’s point of view. These courses are ideal for anyone applying for a job and would like to learn more about how they can make their CV more appealing to prospective employers.

If you’re serious about taking your CV to the next level, check out courses near you in the Nightcourses.co.uk national course finder.