First off, analyze
the offer well in order to understand precisely what the recruiter is looking
for. Then, modify your CV so that it
meets the criteria of the job as closely as possible. The relevancy of your profile should be immediately apparent to the
recruiter so that he will think “He’s/She’s the one!”
To facilitate this process, begin by creating a master CV and then tailor its contents
to each offer. The easiest sections to modify are your objectives, your profile
(the summary of your skills at the beginning of your CV) and the details of
your previous professional experience.
Examples of adjustments based on the offer:
Example 1:
- Job offer – Migration project
manager:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information
and Systems Management (required); at least 3 years previous experience in
project coordination (required); experience in data migration (required); work
experience in the banking sector (an asset); ability to manage multiple
priorities; action-oriented
| Objective |
To apply my experience in data migration projects to an
international-scale bank |
| Profile |
- 4 years experience in project management
- Data migration specialist: 3 most recent projects managed
- Knowledge of the banking sector: 1 year experience in a financial
service
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science – Information Systems
- Dynamic
- Recognized organization and leadership skills
|
Example 2:
- Job offer –
Telecommunications Project Director:
8 to 10 years experience in project management;
knowledge of the customer contact center environment (an asset); solid
knowledge of MS Project (an asset); sense of initiative to resolve problems;
strong communication skills; strong ability as a team player
| Objective |
To commit myself as senior project director in a dynamic
telecommunication company |
| Profile |
- 10 years experience as project director, including 2 years in a
customer contact center
- Telecommunications specialist
- Creativity, autonomy
- Very strong communication skills
- Diplomacy, recognized team management skills
- 5 years professional experience with MS project
|
Be careful!
Tailoring
your CV does not equate with lying! You may
hone in certain qualifications to highlight them but you certainly must not
fabricate anything. Don’t forget that recruiters will most likely contact your
previous employers to verify your information.