You should
tailor your CV for each application, in order to match what recruiters are
looking for as much as possible—hence the need to properly decode the job ad
beforehand.
You can
first create a master CV and then adapt it as required. Three sections
lend themselves well to this: "Objectives," "Areas of
expertise," and "Professional experience."
Examples of tailoring based on the job posting:
Example 1:
·Job
posting - business analyst:
Bachelor's
in Computer Science, Information and Systems Management, or in Management
Information Systems (required); at least 3 years' experience in project
coordination (required); retail work experience (an asset); ability to manage various priorities;
action-oriented
Tailored CV:
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Objective
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To find a job as a business analyst in the retail sector
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Profile
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4 years' experience in business analysis and project
management
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Bachelor of Administration - Information Systems
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Dynamic
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Recognized organization and leadership skills
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Example 2:
·Job
posting - business analyst:
Experience
in writing and analyzing business plans; consulting and customer service
experience; familiarity with a wide variety of industries and technological
markets; good grammar and excellent writing skills; bilingual; autonomous and
systematic
·Tailored
CV:
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Objective
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Business analysis specialist seeking a new challenge to enrich my
knowledge of various sectors
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|
Profile
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Experience in business consulting in a variety of
sectors
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Experience in user support
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Bilingual (English/French)
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Autonomous and results-focused
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Systematic use of work methods
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Note: Tailoring doesn't mean
lying! You can draw attention to certain criteria and away from others, but
don't pad your CV—it could come back to haunt you in the future.