The UK Careers Fair logo
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
HomeAbout2024 ScheduleEventsNewsJobsLondon
Exhibit With UsBook A Stand
Contact Us
CV Advice
5 min read

How to Create an Impactful CV

When it comes to CVs you need to remember that whoever picks it up may have had 20 go through their hands in a singular day, so the main aim is making as much impact as you can with your CV, so it stands out from everyone else. So here are a few tips that we can give you in order to get a head start on the competition.
Written by
The UK Careers Fair
Editorial Team
Published on
September 27, 2022

When it comes to CVs you need to remember that whoever picks it up may have had 20 go through their hands in a singular day, so the main aim is making as much impact as you can with your CV, so it stands out from everyone else. So here are a few tips that we can give you in order to get a head start on the competition.

The best way to start is to ensure that you are starting strong with a summary of your skills and key accomplishments to date, this is the first interaction they get with you, so you want to grab their attention right from the beginning. This personal profile which should always be considered as one of the most important parts of your CV as it tells the person exactly who you are.

Now, moving on from that you want to emphasize results that you have done not the responsibilities that you have had. It is easy to say that you held a certain title in a job role that you have had but being able to show results will allow the recruiter to know that you know how to do the role and not just hold a title for it, remember they are looking for skills in people for a skill that needs filling, so ensure that this is mentioned in your CV.

Our next point is to make your CV customizable so you can relate directly to each and every role that you are applying for, this will get you a lot more attention from recruiter because it shows that you haven’t just applied to every job that you can with the same CV, that you have read what they are looking for and adapting your CV to show why you would be the best candidate for it.

Recruiters also love to see personal development, showing that you have grown as a person throughout your working life and made incremental steps towards being a better person for yourself and the companies you have worked for, this shows that you are worth the investments because you can grow into the company and be more of an influence on the general success.

If you can also make industry insights showing that you understand the role that you are applying for and the general theme of that role in the industry, then you are already doing better than most people who just throw in CVs without thinking about what they are saying.

A good way to go about writing a good impactful CV is to remember that you are speaking to the person that is in control of whether you go further or not, so what do they want to hear about you? What parts of your working life can relate to them, so you have an instant connection.

Looking for more CV Advice? Check out our latest articles here.

Weekly newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated with the latest insights for the freshest trends and know-how in the career realm.
By submitting, you are agreeing to receive our weekly newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time if you no longer wish to receive these updates.
Read about our privacy policy.
Thank you! You're now subscribed to the latest news from The UK Careers Fair.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Latest News

Dive into our latest insights for the freshest trends and know-how in the career realm, updated daily.
Press

13,000+ Attendees Last Week

The UK Careers Fair
|
Editorial Team
March 18, 2024
5 min read
Interview Advice

Social Media's Potential Impact on An Interview

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
March 17, 2024
5 min read
Careers Advice

Advancing Your Career By Self Promotion

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
March 16, 2024
5 min read

Upcoming Events

Check out our full and comprehensive list of upcoming events.

Cambridge Careers Fair
March 1, 2024
Sheffield Careers Fair
March 1, 2024
Aberdeen Careers Fair
March 20, 2024
Sunderland Careers Fair
March 21, 2024
Dundee Careers Fair
March 21, 2024
Perth Careers Fair
March 22, 2024
Newcastle Careers Fair
March 22, 2024
Coventry Careers Fair
March 27, 2024
Swindon Careers Fair
March 27, 2024
Birmingham Careers Fair
April 5, 2024
Canterbury Careers Fair
April 10, 2024
Edinburgh Careers Fair
April 10, 2024
Stirling Careers Fair
April 11, 2024
Lincoln Careers Fair
April 11, 2024
Glasgow Careers Fair
April 12, 2024
Ipswich Careers Fair
April 12, 2024
Derby Careers Fair
April 17, 2024
Truro Careers Fair
April 17, 2024
Gloucester Careers Fair
April 17, 2024
Plymouth Careers Fair
April 18, 2024
Wakefield Careers Fair
April 18, 2024
Manchester Careers Fair
April 19, 2024
Portsmouth Careers Fair
April 19, 2024
Belfast Careers Fair
April 19, 2024
Wrexham Careers Fair
April 24, 2024
Winchester Careers Fair
April 24, 2024
Blackburn Careers Fair
April 24, 2024
 TAKE ME THERE