Tailored sales pitch 'can strengthen CVs'

By Paul Goatman

A CV 'sales pitch' should be created and adapted for all roles that a jobseeker is applying for, it has been suggested.

Tony Restell, founding director of careers website Top-Consultant.com, states that the primary purpose of a CV is to secure an interview rather than land a job.

He added: "Whether you get the interview will depend on how much your CV excites the recruiter - and whether it ticks their boxes in terms of the profile of hire they are looking to make."

Mr Restell went on to say that CVs should include a three or four line career summary at the top to grab the readers' attention and this should be tailored to create a fit between the recruiter's key requirements and their first impressions of a candidate.

Earlier this week, blogger James Charles wrote for the Times that jobseekers should consider eschewing the traditional chronological format and opting for a performance or functional CV, which prioritises particular skills and experiences.

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Filed: 23-04-2009