Double checking your CV before sending it off to a job application is always a great idea. It is especially important to check your spelling and grammar, sentence structure, and formatting etc., as these can be the difference between your CV being in the yes pile or the no pile. CV Amnesty provides quick, detailed feedback on your CV and this blog is going to explain how.
CV Amnesty allows final year students to submit their CV online to get FREE instant feedback on their CV. Simply submit your CV to see what you can do to stand out from others in the recruitment process. Plus, you can always seek further feedback and advice from our experienced Careers Advisers. As we come to the end of second semester now is the perfect time to make sure your CV is excellent, so that you can apply to jobs with the knowledge that you have done the best you can.
Whether you have not changed your CV since A-Levels or you have redrafted your CV many times, the CV360 app will be able to spot little things that you might have overlooked. For example:
Structure – How have your organised your CV? Does it look cluttered or are you struggling to fit your fantastic experience all on one page? Have you considered putting a personal statement at the top, or whether to put your work experience above education? The careers advisors can show you CVs from your preferred industry so that you can tailor your CV to look the part. This is vital for making a great first impression and ensuring that someone takes the time to read your CV.
Wording – Confident that you have a strong set of skills but not quite sure how to make that stand out on paper? Wording and phrasing are a key step to introducing yourself to the employer. If you can write confidently and correctly about your skills and experience, it lets the employer know that you have recognised how your experience is relevant and can be applied to that job. If you are struggling to find examples of how you have developed your skills, the careers advisors can also chat with you about how you can demonstrate your skills even if you have limited experience.
Spelling and Grammar – If there is one thing you use CV Amnesty for, use it to check your spelling and grammar. Make sure you have not got any repeated words, forgotten capital letters, too many commas or different tenses. No matter how good your experience is, any spelling or grammar mistakes could be an instant no for many employers.
Once you have put your CV through for feedback once, you can make the suggested changes and then submit it again. This will ensure that you have not missed anything, however if your new edits are still not quite right you will have the chance to make the final edits.
If you have been sat staring at your CV worrying what to write or frustrated with how it looks, why not make it easier for yourself and take part in CV Amnesty for instant feedback and make an appointment with a Careers Adviser for any further queries or advice. Take those next steps by amplifying your CV with CV Amnesty and secure yourself that first interview.
Written by Emma Bullen, Third-Year English Literature with Creative Writing student.
If you need any help with building your CV, the career service has resources such as the CV builder and CV360 as well as a course on structuring your CV, tailoring it, and keeping it up to date. We also have example CVs for different types of jobs as well as frequently asked questions. Check it all out here: https://bit.ly/3eCV7KK
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