How to stand out and get your CV noticed

How to stand out and get your CV noticed

For all those candidates that struggle to get a reply, or an interview from job applications, here a few steps that might help.

Remember a line manager, recruitment manager or recruitment consultant is often inundated with hundreds of CV’s on a regular basis. Regrettably, a number of candidates have a “scattergun approach” to recruitment and will send their CV to every role, even if they don’t fit the bill. I would advise you do the following:

• Only send your CV to roles that you match completely, in terms of languages, sector experience and years of experience.

• Read the whole advert carefully and ensure you tick all the boxes.

• Recruitment agencies will nearly always need specific industry experience, as their client will be paying a fee for an exact match.

• Should you wish to change industries, do so in a comparable industry, or go direct with companies (not through and agency).

• Once you have sent your CV to an employer, try to establish who the hiring manager is and see if you can have a quick 5-minute chat regarding your profile.

• Keep track of where your CV has been sent, keep organised and map the market with a list of potential employers.

• Attend network events such as Dubai Lynx, MEPRA, Cityscape, Gitex, Arabian Travel Market and meet decision makers directly. Face to face is always best.

• Finally, the hardest part of the interview process is to get the interview. When this is booked in make sure you spend time preparing and don’t just turn up without doing your research.