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Job readiness · Beginner

Writing a CV that gets shortlisted

Build a clear, honest, two-page CV that recruiters and applicant-tracking systems can read in seconds.

Most CVs are rejected in under a minute. This course shows you what a recruiter looks for first, how to describe your work with evidence, and how to tailor one CV to many different adverts without inventing anything.

By the end you will be able to:

  • lay out a CV that is easy to scan on a phone or a printout
  • turn duties into achievements with numbers and results
  • match your CV to an advert's must-have requirements
  • avoid the mistakes that get CVs thrown out

What you will cover

  1. 1 What a recruiter sees in the first 30 seconds 15 min
  2. 2 Turning duties into achievements 20 min
  3. 3 Tailoring your CV for each advert 20 min
  4. 4 Cover letters and sending your application 15 min
  5. Assessment: 8 questions, pass mark 70%