CV advice to help you land your next job
When applying for jobs, a CV is an employer's first impression of you.
Talent strategist and leadership consultant Anja van Beek says less is more when compiling your CV.
She says that a CV must follow a structure and clear format, and should be no longer than two pages in length.
According to Van Beek, a CV should be tailored and relevant to each job application.
She warns that your digital footprint is also an extension of your CV and personal brand.
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She encourages job-seekers to find innovative and creative ways to use social media to market their talents and skills.
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Prospective employers are attracted to chameleon workers, people who can adapt to change, learn new skills in a short time and seamlessly move from different assignments, she explains.
A CV is so close to an individual and talk to their skills and knowledge.
Anja van Beek, founder of Anja van Beek Consulting & Coaching
It's about thinking what is your personal brand and how you present yourself, online and offline.
Anja van Beek, founder of Anja van Beek Consulting & Coaching
If you apply for a role, it's not just the CV that you put on the desk, it's everything else that you have put out there [on social media].
Anja van Beek, founder of Anja van Beek Consulting & Coaching
Spelling and grammar mistakes are the first thing that could get your CV thrown in the dustbin.
Anja van Beek, founder of Anja van Beek Consulting & Coaching
Van Beek shared her top tips on drafting CV and answers questions from callers.
Take a listen to her expert advice during the World of Work feature:
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