Whether you are taking the initiative and putting your name out there into the industry by sending your resume/CV to potential employers, or you have seen the job that you want and are going for it, it’s really important that your submission reflects all that you are and all that you have to offer.
It’s your first (and maybe only) chance to shine. The harsh reality is, that if you don’t grip the attention of the ‘sifter’ within the first minute, your submission and your chances could end up in the trash.
Resumes/CV’s should be accompanied by a covering letter, detailing to the prospective employer, exactly why they should be considering you for the role. If applying for a specific vacancy, your resume/CV should be tailored to that position. It is unlikely that a generic one will cut the mustard.
In addition to this, you should research the company that you wish to join. It’s important to understand their product and also their ethos to pitch your application in the most effective way.
Here at Operators’ Circle, we offer a professional, personalised, sector-specific resume/CV writing service to enable you to deliver all of the above. We offer the following three packages: