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[@Standout-cv]

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[@kallystark5798]

As c

[@shenanc13sc]

If you have a long employment history of jobs relevant to the job you are seeking and it pushes your Cv to say 3 pages, how do edit it so as not to show gaps?

[@achieving.excellence]

I agree- failing to do your research so that the CV is better aligned to the industry/job is a must. So many provide a generic CV that compromises getting the opportunity. Great tips!

[@marsille0986]

do you use picture of your face on cv

[@achieving.excellence]

@@marsille0986 It can depend on the culture of the country (on some occasions, the industry), e.g. in some parts of Spain it is expected, in the UK it would be unusual etc. Also, as more companies aim to support equality in the recruitment process, CVs are anonymized. Therefore, the recommendation would be to do your research :)

[@johnsuperhist5219]

What about just finished high school and only have one work experience ?

[@achieving.excellence]

@@johnsuperhist5219 Highlight your academic focus and achievements e.g. awards, graduate with honors etc. Get a recommendation from the principal or headteacher etc. Do the same with your work experience. Expand on how you added value to the company. Best of luck! :)

[@AlmasAfzal]

1. not enough research about job 2. Poor readability 3. Ridiculous email 4. Not proving your impact 5. don't use too many CV cliches 6. only 2 page CV recommended 7- CV design should be simple( photograph is not required) 8. Non optimised top quarter

[@rea9506]

Talk about concise and precise, love your work man.

[@tinylittleanj2]

Thank you for this video, you had some really good points which I have implemented. Wish me luck! I am trying to change jobs after 12 years in my current role...

[@osamanajjar1934]

Best of Luck!!

[@jonellis7222]

This is a very clear and helpful guide. I used to give this kind of advice in a previous role, now I'm having to take it as I'm applying for jobs in a foreign country, with a CV that seems to be letting me down a bit.

[@Strider9655]

It's just not practical to be re-wrtting your CV for every job, it's not easy to update a CV on many job sites, some of them extract your CV to their own format and it has to be fully reformatted every time you upload a CV, which can take quite a long time. Then we consider that most job ads are fake, put there by unscrupulous agencies who are fishing for leads, why would I tailor my CV to every job, if 80% of them don't actually exist? I think the biggest problem I have, is i'm an engineer and most agents haven't got a clue how to hire an engineer, they use a nonsense check list, and if you don't have all those keywords (many of which are silly things that are just a given) then you get dropped. The closest I can compare this, is if your going for an office job and that list requires the ability to use a pencil.

[@Brissieskater1]

I agree your comments entirely.

[@ziaimani3227]

Agree. I did rewrite it for every job - it takes a lot of time, including the cover letter, etc.

[@divaslive6953]

I agree. 👍👌💪💪💪💪

[@kevinrussell2718]

I've often heard that you should tailor you CV to every job that you apply for. All it shows is that the person making the comment does not properly understand the ways of modern recruiting! I got so fed up of applying for jobs and getting nowhere, and receiving totally useless advice about my CV, that I completely stopped using my CV directly to apply for jobs and instead used solely online Application Forms. Where this was not possible, I created a Marketing Document, that explained my experience and the cost for my services - I might go back to using it, as I still have it saved!

[@jennakhivkapratt8751]

I agree but if anyone can figure out how to get picked up by these ATS apps without rewriting it each time, it's an engineer. It seems the task is getting your CV through the filtering system (by purposeful use of key words and phrases) and getting it into human hands who can evaluate it. This takes work and ingenuity.

[@ponti34]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This video was absolutely helpful in editing my CV. As always, took notes and corrected as I was watching the video.

[@FrankieSinclair]

Excellent stuff - I'm feeling super confident about what I need to do! Thank you

[@himagirikambam3091]

precious information. Every minute of this video is valuable. You are matured in this sector. Great thanks

[@sessario982]

I just graduated from highschool and im already anxious as fok. Imma have to be ready from now then being late at being ready

[@humerafaisal7083]

Never seen informative video like this,,,,,, Easy and Simple way to explain

[@AngmohTsaoReborn]

Fairly reasonable, exact the ‘fancy design’ not sure if that works in all scenarios…

[@martinbat1164]

Good reminder, tend to forget these lessons when making a new cv

[@NTHENGE7]

Do you guys know this Channel has helped millions of people

Wonderful video, we should have paid great money for this kind of teaching. Thank you man.

[@MorgurEdits]

There is actual real-life data that if you are attractive looking it is easier for you to secure a job. So yeah put your picture in the CV if that is the case. Other than that good points. Hate advertising myself. Being modest ain't getting me a job though.

[@awokeaya7909]

very professional on the area!!!

[@lmc333]

Literally the best video on this topic... i have seem many others, but this one is above all others... Watch this video, you dont need to watch any others... Best of luck on your job search after this.

[@drzafree]

2 pages could be for a Resume but not for a CV for someone with more than 10-20 or more years experience

[@tancreddehauteville764]

Exactly, ridiculous to have a 50 year old write a two page CV!!

[@donikaruseva8689]

You are supposed to usually add the most recent job roles and not what you have done 50/40 years go. If you keep only the relevant jobs and achievement even if you have tons of experience you can still keep the CV to 2 pages.

[@ItatiaiaBR]

You're talking BS

[@madnessintomagic]

Over-population is creating scenarios where we have to jump through all these hoops just to get work. Didn’t used to be like this (and no, I’m not doing the old person “back in my day” thing). These days if you don’t meet or exceed the arbitrary (and widely varying) preferences of each individual hiring manager, you’re screwed, on top of being one of hundreds of applicants because *we’re* *over-populated* by about 5 billion people. And research? If you’re an engineer, applying for an engineer position, you should only have to do that research ONCE in your career in order to have an application and cover letter that meets or exceeds what any rational hiring manager would want. Researching for each position? No. Any research should be “do I want to work here - is the pay fair - are there good or bad reviews of the company or leadership”.. ie research for YOURSELF, not research to make them happy.

[@madnessintomagic]

@You're Right Have a masters degree and 20 years collected experience…. but heaven forbid you’re older than, say, 35. Because if you’ve actually EARNED those 20 years, they disregard you because *over population* and *AGEISM*. Which is (or should be) illegal.

[@Parlimant_Strifey]

The over population affects a lot of things now. That is why society is busy making excuses to have people even work for free. Quite disrespectful actually, they don't want fellow humans to have a chance to survive.

[@BrendenDrivesMeCrazy]

Civil engineer here. This is so true. My job and experience is very specific, I hate having to edit every.single resume and cover letter for every job application. It's just changing words to exactly the job ad, but its the exact same thing

[@Bambotb]

True, cities are overpopulated

[@madnessintomagic]

@@Bambotb The whole planet is overpopulated. There are too many bodies. Period

[@naturesgirl3078]

I agree with everything you’ve discussed. Great video 👍

[@owainbright3395]

I found this really helpful, thank you.

[@majedulhaque1156]

You're saying to make plain but many of the HR say plain is bullshit. *It depends from person to person preference, nothing else!* ( From my bitter experience)

[@The93Momo93]

this, there is no global standard with set guidelines and that's one of the root flaws of the entire hiring process, it's always a guessing game, I lost count of interviews I thought I aced yet I was rejected but nobody is willing to give feedback, ever, so it's an endless cat and mouse left in the dark forever

[@lokmanhakim6108]

what do the HR expect " kindergarten drawing"..its not the CV's mistake ..its just they employed a wrong HR

[@andrewjg_]

Badboysforever2005

[@DavidElstob73]

Every recruiter that I worked for asked for a longer CV, but every cliched recommendation says two pages max. Plus if you put all the important things on the first two pages, there's more detail if they need it, so longer isn't bad if it's done correctly.

[@Standout-cv]

Hi David, that’s interesting.. what industry do you work in? And what reason did those recruiters want more than 2 pages of info for?

[@DavidElstob73]

@@Standout-cv used to be in construction as a site manager. So in the end always made them at least five pages, but I suppose it's different if it's just a preliminary CV rather than actually being on the shortlist?

[@DavidElstob73]

@@Standout-cv it's like saying, I'm not going to read that article in the Newspaper - it's too long. If something interests you, the length doesn't matter, but obviously I understand the logic behind the 2-page reasoning.

[@Standout-cv]

Yes generally speaking the 2 page guideline is to ensure you get past the initial skim read by recruiters, it’s not a “set in stone” rule - but unfortunately most hiring managers will not want to read a lengthy CV in the initial stages (in my experience anyway), so I find it’s best to keep it concise to get on to more shortlists... however in cases where employers want more info then there can definitely be a case for a longer CV.

[@GojosBackHand]

@@Standout-cv most don't even bother reading them in the first place. So why bother is my question.?

[@sheila220]

I really liked this and found it very beneficial. On point!

[@mrpdean185]

Great really helped me create a CV workshop for my Year 11

[@onlinefriend3889]

absolute legend

[@Trautman1981]

Photos are mandatory on a CV here in Norway.

[@goldencookie5456]

9:12 I feel like that was way more readable than every other cv shown in this video. Look at how incredibly clear that layout is. Incredibly easy to find the right information. Not sure how the "functionality is poor" in that particular example. It looks like one of the most functional.

[@haariceb8894]

The CV takes up a lot of space at the top with the name and job title so is an impractical design, as nice as it looks. You shouldn't use symbols in your CV so the hobbies section is a disaster. Not only is it impossible to tell what the hobbies are from the pictures, but by clumping them like that you don't explain how your hobbies give you skills that may help you in your job or make you a better candidate. The skills section is also impractical because it uses an arbitrary meter that measures... what exactly? And once again, it tells the employer nothing about how you can link apply these skills in the workplace. I don't know about social media but I'm pretty sure you don't need to put your Facebook, Skype or Twitter accounts on there. Also, CVs should be as anonymous as possible so no photos. Hence functionality is poor means that the CV does not do its job/function correctly, the job being to market oneself to an employer. It may look nice and be laid out well but that is all futile if what is actually written does not uphold the same quality.

[@arshadnazir9435]

@@haariceb8894 why should be a cv anonymous

[@alimammadov8725]

Thanks a lot. You made it clear for me

[@kevinrussell2718]

I do all of the things that you suggest, and I still get nowhere! I got so fed up of applying for jobs and getting nowhere, and receiving totally useless advice about my CV, that I completely stopped using my CV directly to apply for jobs and instead used solely online Application Forms. Where this was not possible, I created a Marketing Document, that explained my experience and the cost for my services - I might go back to using it, as I still have it saved! I figure that companies are much better at working with other companies than they are with private individuals, as the potential loss of business - particularly major business - is more concerning to them. That is one why many companies prefer to use Employment Agencies to do their recruiting on their behalf - it's not just because it saves the employers the bother! It is for that reason that I created a Marketing Document touse in place of a CV - to market myself as a Freelance Office Worker.

[@kaycheng3237]

Personally I feel the CV is important as well, if a person what to base everything on "sell oneself", they may probably find the escalating-up is not quite sensible to consider.

[@kevinrussell2718]

@@kaycheng3237 As far as I'm concerned, a CV is only of any use for reference when completing Application Forms.

[@brownneto2441]

Very informative, Well done

[@MsAyeezy]

In some European countries apparently, you have to provide a photo on your CV/resume, just a not for those who wish to work internationally :)

[@mohammedyakub3760]

In pretty much all European countries it is expected to provide a photo in fact

[@MsAyeezy]

@@mohammedyakub3760 Not in the UK where in from, in fact it's frowned upon.

[@mohammedyakub3760]

@@MsAyeezy I'm from the UK aswell, I know, but were not in the EU anymore 😂

[@MsAyeezy]

@@mohammedyakub3760 I'm gunna assume that was a joke 🤣🤣 the Law cannot dicate Geography, we're still in Europe whether we like it or not loool. Recruiters advise applicants to remove any CV photo and only focus on presenting achievements, skills, and experience relevant to the job. It hurts your chances of getting the job.

[@mohammedyakub3760]

@@MsAyeezy yeah ok so most European countries apart from UK 😂

[@notayushprakash]

Thanks for all the tips! Very helpful

[@joshuak8009]

This is good info. Thanks

[@syedasamiha5354]

Hello, I have currently graduated from university this year 2020. Can you help me with how to develop a good cv and cover letter (support information) for a support assistant, HR assistant, Admin roles... Would be a great help if you can provide me with some examples and samples that I can take a look at to help me with mine. This would be be a great help and we’ll appreciated 😊.

[@NihilisticJawbreaker]

The advice was great, but the focus change between tips 3 and 4 threw me off! And then it got better again after 4.

[@christopherort3045]

I have a 5 page resume that's never not gotten me that interview, and in most cases the job. My thing is it has 5 good pages of extremely useful information. So, number of pages isn't as important as the content on those pages. I'm a CPA with over 30 years experience. Content counts.

[@Gufty9s]

Putting a big blue patch on the example CV's is really sad

[@COSMUS]

I love your voice tone and accent!!

[@mariobraconi6263]

thanks, great video!

[@music4life685]

Thank you great videos!

[@PhilVerryChannel]

QUESTION 1) Do fancier resume formats still pass applicant tracking systems? I am referring to the two column stylish sections on a single page. QUESTION 2) If you have had your position 35 years, should you really need to list prior work experience even though it is slightly relevant to the positions I am seeking?

[@towersands3111]

Even a cv for waiter am facing a problem of writing it at times they don't call me back for the job

[@ArmandoMedia]

thanks for sharing this useful content

[@jesuspabloalvarezvidal8089]

Thanks so much for your help!

[@hossamsalem8878]

What about creative roles? Would you put links to your portfolio?

[@coreylong2353]

Bloody Awesome Video

[@pap_kinash3806]

Very insightful

[@scottlyddieth9028]

Great channel bud.. Proper Proffessional,, Haha 👍

[@mdkamruzzamankamal4429]

Awesome Bro!!!!

[@supunparanawithana5766]

Many thanks for sharing this

[@mrhenky42]

Ok, i feel like i have to jump in here. Generally, all solid tips but i have one glaring question burning in my mind. I am lookingto get into technical writing. I have not yet worked in that field. In fact, i haven‘t had the chance to work in my field of study at all. How in the Sam Hill am i supposed to show proof of impact? Impact if what, exactly business growth? My face on the pavement when i hear nothing but „we are looking at 2-5 years of professional experience for this entry level job, which happens to be the lowest rung possible“ for the one hundredths time? How can i quantifiably know my impact? I‘ve been working in sales for a decade now, because it‘s an end to a need and i don‘t even know my nps score. How am i supposed to measure my growth if i don‘t meticulously research each and every single printout of my sales papers which don‘t even include the price anymore? I feel like the generalisation of „show how much you brought in for the company, because numbers is everything, no humanity just numbers“ is something for jobs where it applies, like bankers or brokers who have actual numbers. Am i just supposed to pull arcane numbers out of my rear?

[@paoloamat666]

I have to disagree ... i believe having a photo of yourself on your CV is important and lots of employees are asking for this now. I

[@ichbinjon]

I don't see how employers could technically ask for this because it would suggest that they plan on deciding whether or not to progress your application based on how you look. Something which they couldn't usually be seen to do. Overall, it's certainly a controversial feature to include in your CV, as I too have had positive and negative feedback when I've used one in the past.

[@heterosexualcommunity4485]

@@ichbinjon It may not make any sense to you, but if they ask you not to have a funny e-mail or not to use an innovative cv design, why wouldn't they ask for a photo of you? AND YES, believe it or not, many employers care about looks.

[@jennakhivkapratt8751]

For federal (US) government jobs including identifiers like a photo gets your application tossed. Apparently it's required in some countries.

[@Kampbell300]

Not one company in the uk I’m aware of have ever asked for or expected this

[@animallover3115]

thank you for the information

[@julieraymond545]

Excellent info.

[@davba2]

I've been told that a good CV has work experience and education/qualification details in reverse chronological order. Is this correct?

[@Mike-yd1vh]

Yes, most recent skill/qualification higher up the page.

[@GojosBackHand]

True but no one cares and it depends on what the employer looking for

[@streetview2492]

Hi 🤗🤗🤗 Useful video 😊😍😍

[@AndybextTV]

Many thanks for this video. Please, when you talk of reducing bullet in your CV, which area are you referring to? It is on your job roles?

[@ifeanyiodum2797]

Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JamesWilson-hm3rg]

Great vid

[@Swintus]

Interesting video!!

[@livingalife823]

It's really helpful

[@SanaKhan-px7rl]

You said not to use complicated designs and skill graphs, yet the examples on your website include complex designs and skills graphs?!

[@Rebecca236]

I noticed that!

[@davidthompson8961]

If your CV talks about generic skills without evidence, roles but not the impacts they had, fails to optimise the top quarter, is over 3 pages, or includes a photo or even more than one colour then you need to watch this short, expert clip: I sure did

[@andrejvlajic8800]

Some points do not apply everywhere though. In germany a photograph is still mandatory for example and you won't get a job without one in most companies. Also the skillgraph thing is the top stuff in the current german application metagame, since it is rather new here.

[@_AlexMatthews]

I disagree, I've got plenty of jobs using a perfectly well designed CV using relevant graphics that add impact.

[@heterosexualcommunity4485]

Same

[@jennakhivkapratt8751]

What field are you in?

[@oakwolf3443]

Amazing details and so helpful, thanks a lot.

[@dr.3am]

Wow👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿. This was a great help! Thanks

[@dardobartoli]

Blimey, thought I'd check mine against this and seems I got it spot on, including the suggested format, along with the same lines and colours. Awesome.

[@jagolago-bob]

But do you have a job?

[@TheaHo]

I hope that you will deliver more such videos to help people 💖

[@bhaveshdivecha7971]

Superb thank

[@johncarlson7661]

@Standout Cv Is it OK if I put it in my CV that I dropped out of Uni ?

[@renemallari3209]

Thank you for sharing this great information. God bless you.

[@nsoanne7104]

Beautiful thank you

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

Hi I was wondering how would I write a CV for volunteering and work experience when there is no job advert on the website?

[@pharmclare]

Thank you for sharing

[@samragujjar8476]

Thank you so much

[@aruva8995]

Can you tell me the format of Finance manager job is showing in your site is accepted for jobs in the UK?

[@farrukhrashid3838]

How can we mention working rights/Permanent Residency status in CV if we are applying jobs from overseas and don't have any local address?

[@brown3651]

I am having the same issue.

[@farrukhrashid3838]

@@brown3651 some recruiters told me to mention the working rights in cover letter or email body

[@valentinemmakumbe387]

Same question about the photos lm applying a job in New Zealand my uncle is there. Should l use the address of my uncle when lm applying and on the photo issue should l use it again

[@lynetterice8413]

God help us all if it takes all of this just to eat and have a decent roof over our heads!!! Ridiculous.

[@greekartvibe23]

Many thanks for such an informative video! QUICK QUESTION. If there is a career change due to family circumstances (childcare) and I now want to go back to the highly specialised scienc-y role that I used to do before the change (3years ago), how do I link, justify this career change in short without any sounding dramatic. How to use this gap from the niche profession to my advantage really? I struggle with this obstacle for a while. A response would hep a lot.

[@Sonasic]

so have you made the change?

[@eub3429]

i can't write any work experience on my cv. not even a certificate or something im a college drop out. help

[@madolmabor9665]

Which CV format is far more better, Americans or British?

[@JuanelogodinezUIO]

Extremely useful video! Thanks a lot!

[@mdasadansari3823]

Everything you said was awesome But it would be much more better if you had slowed down the pace of speech I had to repeat many portion of the video and i reduced the speed of the video

[@TheBotwell]

Great stuff

[@megumik1019]

I didn't complete my university. I restarted another. Should I include this information? I don't know how to explain this either in an interview. The program was just too difficult for me.

[@agar-agar8338]

Hello, my teacher told me that you should only put information that gives you an advantage. In your case I wouldn't mention the university you didn't complete, but I would mention the one you are still in. (sorry for my bad english)

[@megumik1019]

@@agar-agar8338 Thanks, I didn't include it in a resume. I get asked about it a lot though

[@Zahra2008.]

Good one...

[@peterbanks5386]

What do I do with 35 years of experaince? 2 pages still?

[@yashkummar]

So you how does this work with linkedin? I have a tailormade cv then match with linkedin everytime?

[@harrysafraz]

Love StandOut CV, its the best

[@oluwapelumialiu]

Thank you! Is it important to add a professional profile is your work experience is less than 5 years ?

[@oluwapelumialiu]

*if

[@GojosBackHand]

How about we drop the resume altogether

[@ankitdey0604]

Is it necessary that cv is always handwritten or we can type our cv ?

[@abdulnafinawiil5985]

How can I get your CV formats?

[@fcgkfkrjjg]

My CV says "I am not looking for a job right now". Will this prevent me getting hired?

[@mohammadjawadamiri5157]

Hi sir can you tell me the way of writting of a cv in wich program of coputer we can write a cv because i can't write.

[@HHHKingofKings58]

LOL

[@adamo_black]

word

[@TheAuraa]

make a javascript first to make automatic cv templates by giving a user's info. and for coding in js you can use any editor i use netbeans mostly , and to learn js you can buy a course , and to buy a course you can go to udemy or coursera or edx or if you cant buy then learn on youtube and then do it , simple right, cv done in 2 years :) ONLY

[@sandipansarkar9211]

finished watching

[@x7blackcobra864]

What should I do if I don’t have any work experience??

[@josealmeida76]

1) study more to get qualifications to enter in a job 2) do an internship to gain experience 2) find a simple part-time job to pay for your studies and/or internship 3) ask a friend of a friend of a friend for a job 4) enter in politics

[@rachidsahraoui4072]

Volunteer - it doesn't even matter how many days a week you do it, whether full time or part time. What matters is what you derive from the work and the skills you develop. Then put it on your cv. Also online courses are a brilliant start as well. You can learn anything pretty much. Be prepared to start somewhere and work your way up to where you want.