In today’s competitive job market, creating an outstanding resume is essential to stand out.

Here are some top tips to help you create a strong CV:

Review the job description and requirements carefully, and make sure your CV highlights your relevant skills and experience for that particular role.

Use a professional font and formatting style that is easy to read. Keep your CV to 1-2 pages and avoid lengthy paragraphs. Focus on the most important information and use bullet points to make it easy to read.

Instead of just listing your job responsibilities, highlight your achievements in each role. Use concrete examples to demonstrate how you added value to your previous employers and how they contributed to the success of your previous roles.

Use relevant keywords in your CV to ensure it is picked up by automated applicant tracking systems. These systems scan CVs for specific keywords to identify potential candidates. By using the keywords from the job description in your CV you will show that you understand the industry and are a good fit for the role.

Highlight your key skills and abilities that are relevant to the job. This can include both technical and soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and leadership.

Don’t be afraid to show your personality in your CV. Including personal interests and hobbies can make you more memorable to potential employers. However, don’t exaggerate or lie about your experience or qualifications. Employers will find out, and it could cost you the job.

Use strong action verbs to describe your experiences, such as “achieved,” “created,” and “implemented.” This helps to make your accomplishments more impactful.

Ensure your CV is free of errors and typos. Ask someone else to review it as well to catch any mistakes you may have missed. Make sure to use a clean, easy-to-read font and format your CV so that it is visually appealing and easy to navigate.

We are an Australian-based wealth management recruitment firm. We specialise in recruitment for  banking & credit , superannuation, life insurance, and investment professionals. The consultants at B & K Consulting are also active participants and contributors in leading industry forums in Wealth Management, such as ALUCA, ANZIIF, ASFA, FSC, FEAL, and CFA Society. If you are interested in learning more about how we are involved and what types of roles we have available or are looking for new talent, please email us at  future@bkcon.com.au  or call us at 02 9888 7888 for more information.  Visit our job listings for current opportunities.