A CV is so much more than a place to list your skills and qualifications. While clear and accurate information of this nature is vital, a CT should also give the potential employer an idea of what you are like as a person.

If you are preparing a CV, these tips will help you make a lasting impression.

Accuracy

It goes without saying that you should not lie on your CV. Any incorrect information that is on your CV had affect your job opportunities in any field. However, even if you do not have an intention to lie, you may accidentally include incorrect information in your CV if you, for instance, misremember timelines.

When preparing your CV, it is thus best to check the years, qualifications, and experience you include with the records you maintain. If you have any doubts about a name or a year, it is always best to make sure you are including the correct information than to lie to a potential employer.

This also applies to skills or experience where you may want to embellish the information in order to seem like a more ideal candidate. The recruitment process does not depend entire on the submission of a CV, however, and you are likely to be called in for an interview. This is where the recruiter will check the accuracy of your CV and any embellishments will make a bad impression.

Liven It Up

Companies like LeadHRM carry out executive development services and management development services because an individual’s personality and leadership styles play a vital role in any organization.

A CV is your opportunity to tell a potential employer about your skills and qualifications. However, recruiters also look for personality and your CV should give the potential employer an idea of what it would be like to have you on their team.

It is for this reason that you should make your CV interesting and give the company an idea of your personality and traits and how they complement your skills and qualifications.

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