7 things you should NEVER include in your CV
1. Age / DOB
2. Home address
3. Marital Status
4. Dates of education
5. Children’s names / ages
6. Languages that aren’t fluent
7. “References available on request”
Have you been looking for a job without success?
Learn from my mistakes and secrets that made me hotcake before quitting employment
โณ๏ธHow do you normally go about your job search strategy?
โณ๏ธHow do you go about your job application process?
โณ๏ธIs your CV hindering you from getting the job?
โณ๏ธAre the sites you are applying from the main cause?
How come you send DM messages asking your LinkedIn networks for recommendations but nothing is forthcoming?
Let me let you in the secrets.
First things first be sure of what you are good at list down 5 key core skills you possess.
Master how to communicate and present your expertise, both orally and written.
Practice this frequently until you become a proโฆ
Perfect your skills in creating, building and maintaining relationships…
I am assuming;
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Your CV & cover letter is well-polished.
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Your personal and online brand is top-notch.
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You have prepared a well-crafted online portfolio/case studies.
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You have a one-minute elevator Pitch.
This is how to unleash your tools๐ค
Do research on people who can give you a job or recommend youโฆ
Find something interesting about themโฆ๐๐พ
This could be;
A contribution they made, a project they worked on or their personal story.
Use the above as a hook to start a conversationโฆ
Example:
….I saw you were one of the top minds in coming up with XYZ… I must say you guys have impacted many lives. I loved the part where youโฆ I would really love to know how you โฆ.. despite ABCโฆ
Based on the the reply you get above you can lead the conversation to match your area of expertise, to the extent they ask you to share your CV.
Networking will open up opportunities for you, that online applications wonโt.
I have coached so many people on Networking 101 and from the testimonials
It is the secret of getting hired in this age and eraโฆ
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