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DAY 5 Careers Tip Code: Christmas Tree
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  Average time spent by the recruiter before deciding
yes, no or maybe?
 ...Less than 10 seconds


What will a recruiter do with my CV?
Before you think about writing your CV, it’s good to consider things from the recruiter’s perspective. What can the recruiter read in 10 seconds? Certainly not a full CV. More often than not, the recruiter is scanning and focusing on key points only. Within the first two-thirds of page 1, you need to convince the recruiter to shortlist you for interview.

This is why a summary known as a Personal Profile under contact details at the top of your CV is so effective.
How do I convince the recruiter to give me an interview?

Be aware of the key points that graduate recruiters focus on when deciding yes, no or maybe.
The most recent UL Graduate Market Survey national survey of graduate employers identified the following criteria as being important to employers when recruiting graduates:
 •  Graduates with honours degrees or postgraduate degrees are the most sought after.
•  Strong academic results are highly valued.
•  Relevant work experience is favoured by employers when short- listing for interview.
•  Employability skills are also very important in the short-listing process.
•  The employer is looking for a well-rounded individual with a positive, can-do attitude, teamwork and communication skills and good customer and business awareness.
Recruiters will also be drawn to stand-out achievements, e.g. first class honours, scholarship, captain of a sports team. Write your CV with the aim of ticking as many of boxes as possible. Remember always tailor your CV to the job description in front of you.
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