Top Tip: Tailor Your CV – Don’t Spray and Pray
Want More Interviews? Make Every CV Count
You could apply to 20 jobs today, but if your CV is the same for all of them… don’t be surprised if your phone stays silent.
Recruiters (us included!) can spot a generic CV a mile off.
Why Tailoring Works
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Shows attention to detail
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Demonstrates relevance to the role
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Highlights key skills the employer is actually looking for
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Beats CV scanners and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
How to Tailor Quickly Without Starting from Scratch
🔍 Scan the Job Description
Underline key skills and requirements — those should be echoed in your CV.
🧩 Match Your Experience to Their Needs
Bring relevant achievements to the top of each section.
🎯 Use the Same Language
If they say “client engagement,” don’t say “customer interaction” — match their wording.
📄 Add a Targeted Personal Statement
A few lines at the top tailored to the role makes a big impact.
Tailored CVs Get Noticed — and Hired
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