It's possible that you have tremendous potential. It is possible, however, that when you apply for job vacancies, employers will not see you as you truly are. As a result, you may have missed out on even a chance to be shortlisted for an interview because of this. Here are some interesting new tips from www.kumarijob.com to help you navigate your way through your professional life. Some of the most basic, yet most effective tools you can use while putting together your resume are listed below.

Keep it up to date

Regardless of whether you are actively seeking employment, you should keep your CV up to date. Every time something significant occurs in your professional life, make a note of it so that you don't forget something that could be critical later on.

Be honest with yourself!

Typically, a CV should not be longer than two pages, which is equivalent to two pages of A4 paper! Employers only spend an average of 8 seconds looking at a CV, and sending them your entire life story is a surefire way to land yourself on the "no" pile of candidates. Remember to keep it short and to the point; save the extraneous details for the interview.

Include a personal statement in your application.

Don't take it for granted that an employer will recognize how your previous experience relates to their position. Instead, write a brief personal statement in which you explain why you are the most qualified candidate for the position.

Customize it

It's something we've all done. To save time, I sent the same CV to a large number of employers at the same time... Stop! Give yourself the time necessary to customize your CV for each position that you apply for. Investigate the company and use the job advertisement to determine EXACTLY what skills you should emphasize to them during your interview. They will be grateful for your obvious efforts.

Don't leave any gaps in your work.

As a group, we are cynical, and leaving obvious gaps on your CV immediately raises suspicion in the eyes of potential employers, who will not give you the benefit of the doubt. If you've been out of work for a while, it can be stressful, but try to look at the bright side of things. You may have taken a course, participated in volunteer work, or worked on developing soft skills such as communication, teamwork, or project management.

You've made a mistake in your ways

Employers do scrutinize CVs for errors, and if they do, it can make you appear extremely unprofessional. Given the high volume of applicants that most employers are experiencing right now, giving them an excuse to reject your application because of simple clerical errors will not help you land an interview. ' If you're unsure, use a spellchecker and have someone else read over what you've written to make sure everything is correct.

Tell the truth without sugarcoating it

Isn't it true that everyone lies on their resume? NO! Stop! Using blatant lies on your CV can land you in a whole lot of trouble when it comes to employers conducting background and reference checks on your qualifications. The last thing you want is to start a new job only to be fired because you lied about something important. You may also be caught off guard during the interview stage if you suddenly find yourself unable to answer questions about topics that you claim to be knowledgeable about. And that can be a very uncomfortable situation.

It's all in the numbers

This may seem tedious, but by providing quantitative evidence of your accomplishments, you make it much easier to sell yourself. Make it clear in your work history that you increased sales by 70% over a six-month period, rather than simply stating that you increased sales by 50%. Do you understand what I'm saying? Large numbers are particularly advantageous (although don't forget about point 7 on our list!).

Make it appealing to the eye.

We live in a world where appearance is everything, and this is true for your CV as well as it is for your other professional documents. Take some time to make it look nice... Make use of bullet points and keep your sentences concise. Allowing plenty of white space around text and between categories is a graphic design trick that can be used to make the layout easy on the eye. Alternatively, you could be more creative with your CV.

10. Make it search engine friendly.

If you've uploaded your CV to a job site in order for recruiters to find you, keywords are extremely important to include. Job titles and job buzzwords will assist a search engine in distinguishing your CV from the rest of the pile. Confused? Don't be like that. For example, a marketing candidate might list SEO (Search Engine Optimization), direct marketing, and digital marketing as some of their previous experience and abilities... You can check online to see what words are frequently mentioned when you enter your job title if you're not sure what to do.