Jobseekers in the UK need to work harder on their CVs if they're to land the jobs they want.
That's the conclusion of a recent survey by recruiters webrecruit, which found that just one-third of applicants take the time to customise their CV to individual roles.
It's vital to remember to customise your CV to fit the company and the job when applying for any position. Ensure that the key skills which make you well suited for the role are placed at the top of your CV, and edit your experience and talents elsewhere to make these relevant skills stand out.
You may be justifiably proud of the time you worked in a zoo, but when applying for an office-based job this experience is unlikely to be as relevant as your knowledge of MS Word...
UK unemployment has risen by 129,000 from July to September, reaching over 2.6 million, so now more than ever it can be the smallest things that make or break a job application.
Our site has plenty of guides to improve your job hunting skills, such as our
Elan guide to improving your CV.
For this and more advice on succeeding in the world of work visit our
Jobseekers Advice pages now.
