Make your mark in UK recruiters
Organizing the content of our CV in an intuitive and above all comprehensive way is extremely important. The aim of every good candidate when applying for a job is to make a mark.
Often ‘making a mark’ means listing professional experience, voluntary work, education and skills in the CV. However, perceiving the CV as a shopping list is not exactly helpful either to the candidate – who is trying to convince an HR manager that he/she is exactly the person they are looking for – or to the recruiter himself/herself, who would like to understand more about the candidate.
Every country has its preferences
Equally important is to consider that each state and/or continent prefers a certain structure, either by way of thinking, ideology, or culture. Consequently, for instance, a hypothetical employer in London takes it for granted that the CVs he/she receives correspond to a certain structural process, wherever in the world they come from. This is the first key element to remember, even more so if the country of reference is as peculiar in CV writing as the UK.
Let’s talk about skills
In the UK more than elsewhere, candidates are required to highlight their versatility, the ability to juggle a variety of contexts which in turn requires a variety of skills. Therefore, the emphasis is on the so-called skills, be they IT, language, team-working, time management, etc.
Training is important, but as a matter of equal treatment in the UK there is a tendency not to discriminate. For the same reason, those scrutinising our CVs in the UK will not want to see a photo of us, or know how old we are, or whether we are romantically involved with someone. Always remember, the emphasis here is on skills and that is why the Anglo-Saxon approach is blind to any information not relevant to the job role!
Put some patience aside, the game is worth the candle
Take these tips to heart and also put some patience aside, the result will pay off. It can be difficult to get a position in the UK, especially with the competition you are exposed to. The British labour market has a lot to offer its candidates, both in terms of knowledge and skills, some of which are the result of an Anglo-Saxon modus operandi. The potential acquired is enormous and can be used, however much it is appreciated, anywhere in the world. The game is worth the candle.