Posted by CK Science on Tuesday, 04 May 2010
To
improve your chances of landing that great science job, you simply need
to highlight your real skills and abilities; you definitely don"t need to bend
the truth!
You
can get yourself into real trouble if you make the decision to stretch the
truth on your CV, in fact; recently an NHS worker was jailed for doing just
that.
Here
are a few tips to help you ensure your CV is up to scratch:
· Write your CV with a specific audience in
mind.
· Open your CV with a short but sweet profile of
yourself. Make sure you honestly highlight your skills and experience in
relation to the science job you are applying fo.
· Have more than one CV. No science job is the
same, so make sure you tailor your CV to each job in science that your apply
for.
· Send your CV out with a cover letter. In this
letter, clearly flag up for key competencies and experiences, making it obvious
to the scientific recruiter or company that you are the best person for the
job.
· Keep your CV focused and relevant. Ideally
stick to covering your last five years of experience within the scientific
industry. If you have gaps in your career history, make sure you explain this
without embellishing the truth.
· If you claim to be a team player or a good
communicator for example, back it up with a solid example.
· Work lots of keywords into your CV. With so
much recruiting done electronically these days by highlighting your job titles,
skills, experience and qualifications, this will increase your chances of
getting found.
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