Well, here is where we can give you some top tips on what we look out for, and how you can make sure that you can be the best possible candidate you can be when looking for a new job role.

First things first… your CV. The most important and first step of the whole process!

Here are the key things you need to make sure that you include in your CV to catch any recruiter’s attention:

1. Make sure to introduce yourself

Recruiters want to know who YOU are! It is also the opportunity to summarise and highlight what you can offer to a potential employer.

2. Put your job title

Make sure to put the job title of where you were/currently are working so that recruiters can automatically see if the job title fits what they are looking for.

3. Highlight your roles and responsibilities

Highlighting the responsibilities you had within your job role is ESSENTIAL! Simple bullet points showing what you did on a daily basis helps recruiters understand if those roles match what role they are trying to recruit for.

4. Summarise your skills

Make a list of your essential skills that are relevant for the ideal role that you are looking for – this will also help recruiters see what you can offer and if you are suitable.

5. Shout about any achievements

Mentioning achievements from previous roles is another amazing opportunity to sell yourself.

It is a chance to show when you have gone above and beyond and got recognition for your hard work – this automatically grabs the attention of recruiters.

6. List your education

Of course, you need to make sure that you list all of the relevant education that you have had that are essential for the job role that you are currently looking for.

It is also a chance to showcase what knowledge you can bring to an organisation.

7. Don’t forget to include your contact details

Recruiters and potential employers need to know your contact details if they are interested in speaking with you regarding a potential role!

8. Make sure your CV design suits YOU.

What stands out the most is the design, as it’s an instant idea of the type of person you are and the role you are looking for – so the CV matches YOU and what you are looking for.

Final Top Tips:

• Make sure to include ‘keywords’ throughout
• Include all forms of contact
• Explain any gaps that may be in your CV
• Double-check any spelling and grammar

Now you know what to include in your CV, now onto the initial qualities recruiters look out for in candidates:

• Ambition
• Curiosity
• Positivity
• Reliability
• Willingness to learn
• Hustle
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Passionate
• Motivational

And you are able to show each of these in many ways, whether it is; in your cover letter, introduction on your CV, and in your interview – would be even better if you represented these types of qualities in all of them, to really stand out above the rest!

And here are the essential details that recruiters look out for when it comes to considering/moving forward with a potential candidate:

• Job Title
• Solid work history
• A growing, trackable career / or progressing to the ideal role
• A good amount of time spent at each workplace
• Honesty in the CV, and cover letter (if needed)
• The right skill set
• Education
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Previous Experience
• Results and Achievements
• No inconsistencies

These top tips can help you stand out above the rest when wanting to find your dream role!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us from our contact options below.