Tailoring CVs 'can lead to sales recruitment success'

CVs should be tailored to specific roles if people are to be successful in sales recruitment or any other sector, according to one expert.

Keith Potts, chief executive of Jobsite.co.uk, said that many people make the mistake of sending out the same applications for a variety of different roles, which can prove to be detrimental.

He explained that tailoring a CV to specific roles can not only enhance a person's chances of being successful with their application, but teaches them how to augment their resume and so develop important skills.

"Make clear on your covering letter, application and CV that you have the skills and experience that the job requires and ensure that each application is tailored specifically for that job, it may take a bit of extra time, but will be worth it," Mr Potts noted.

His comments come after a report by Friends Provident advised sales jobseekers to be "proactive" and send CVs out to companies to get on their database, rather than waiting for roles to be advertised.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Filed: 26-07-2010