If you have a vague and unspecific CV, then it might be time for a quick CV review as they are fast becoming the bane of employers’ and recruiters’ working lives.
Typically, these CVs can be seen from a mile away; All the correct skills and achievements are included, but none of them go into any real detail. The CV contains few examples and there is a general feeling of emptiness throughout the document. It is as if the resume is full of words, but nothing is actually said.
Not the best way to impress a potential new employer.
A vague resume tells an employer that the applicant has poor communication skills, has something to hide, or is just plain vague. Perhaps all of the above.
Do your own CV review and be honest
Obviously, most job seekers either don’t lie about their employment history or are too lazy to write a more detailed CV; they just can’t remember what the details are anymore. If you just can’t remember all the different roles you’ve filled and the skills you’ve honed, then that’s really understandable.
After having a job for several years, if you’re suddenly looking for a new position and it’s time to update your old CV, it can be difficult. If you haven’t updated it in a while, it can be difficult trying to remember all your accomplishments and achievements. You know you were very busy in your previous roles and you know you were doing a great job, you just can’t remember the exact details.
And as any recruiter will tell you, it’s the details that matter.
So you rewrite your CV without elaborating on it in any detail and it reads like a vague list of imaginary skills. It shows no personality, no uniqueness and not Retail sale.
So what can you do with a cool resume?
Well, particularly in today’s job market, a small proportion of smart people stay one step ahead at all times by updating their CVs every few months or so. They are conducting their own CV review. Just thirty minutes is all they need to review their recent projects, challenges and achievements and review and update their CVs accordingly.
There is no excuse, make time to do this and stick with it. You’ll feel much more confident about your skills and accomplishments, plus future employers won’t be put off by a bland, vague, and boring resume.
