What is a CV?
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a concise summary of your skills, experience, and education. It reflects your professional identity and highlights what you offer in the working world.
In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, CVs are more important than ever. They are a tool for recruiters to quickly assess whether a candidate has the right background, experience, and potential fit for a role in an increasingly competitive job market.
At present, many employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter CVs before a human even sees them. This means your CV needs to be clear, well-structured, and include the right keywords to make it through the system.
What is an ATS?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software used to automatically screen CVs by comparing them to the job description. It helps determine whether your CV is ever seen by a human recruiter. ATSs are commonly used by employers because of the high number of job applicants.
What to include in your CV?
1. Full Name and Surname
2. Contact details
3. Address (limited to suburb)
4. Professional Summary – who you are, work experience, skills – This must be tailored to the job description.
5. Key Competencies and Skills
6. Relevant Experience – Brief overview which outlines key responsibilities
7. Education/Training/short Courses
8. References