We have recently been asked to review CVs for several clients. A common failing we come across is vague wording in the CV, particularly in the achievements listed under different jobs the CV. It is not clear what the person did or what the benefits were for their employer. Be concise and precise in your CV so that it is immediately obvious to the reader how you have made a difference. So, instead of “Assessed at management development centres in the UK.” put “Used competency-based frameworks to assess over 150 junior managers from business units across the UK to identify future leaders for the company’s management development programme.” This tells the recruiter not just what you have done but how you have done it, what knowledge and skills you used, and the outcome.
