Employers search in the CV for suitable applicants. If you are invited for a job interview, this means that you have successfully written a professional CV. This year, CVs will witness an enormous impact on shaping the professional future of many applicants. Here is what you need for the upcoming new year to make your CV stand out:

2022 CVs in France:

The New Year is approaching! It is an occasion to learn about CVs and their  amazing impact to land a job. First, sign up to Fratres to learn about the recent updates. You can find the recent opportunities on Fratres by selecting your target country. A CV will evolve in 2022. Certainly new CV templates will be created to give more creativity to your CV. But, not any template can do the job. There is a specific format you need to  follow. This format will reflect your professional situation ( an experienced applicant or an entry-level one), your skills and personal traits. Here is what matters in a CV for 2022.

1.Achievements: 

Many applicants can graduate from the same college and hold the same degree. But, not all of them share the same achievements. Achievements are one of the elements that makes your CV unique and specific, as they are not the same in Every applicant. Your CV wants to highlight what you have achieved in his previous working life. By examining these mentioned achievements, employers will be able to determine the applicant’s competence and ability to get the vacant position. Take a look at; 10 Small But Important Things To Observe In Getting Started.

2. Personal Information:

Of course, personal information is not the same. Recruiters want to know the type of life engagements you have. For example, some employers prefer not to hire a married woman, so that they won’t be obliged to provide a paid maternity leave. Some professions require young and single applicants to be more focused on work.

3. Academic Qualifications:

The qualifications are arranged from newest to oldest. Recruiters are interested in knowing when you have graduated and how long have you been looking for a job since you have graduated. That’s why your academic degree can reflect that: you are a brilliant student, or you are an active job seeker ( especially if the period of unemployment does not exceed a single year).

4. Job Experience:

Employers care about the professional activities you did. Each experience can help you develop additional skills. In this section, the previous jobs titles are written, followed by the starting and end date, then  the place of work.

Do not mention, if you have gaps,  the reasons for leaving the job; such as, the expiry of the contract, the company’s unsuitability, or your desire to obtain another job. Keep these details to your cover letter.

5. Training Courses:

French people appreciate additional knowledge. All courses obtained should be  written; the course name, the location, the period, and the obtained specialty such as a course in C++ development, etc…Seven Secrets That Apprenticeships Experts Don't Want You To Know.

6. Volunteer Work:

Volunteering is important in offering a professional image. Volunteering includes activities without financial gain. They can be charitable activities, university extracurricular activities or association work.

Information to avoid  in your CV

1. They don't want to see your life story.

Many applicants want to submit a detailed CV that includes all the relevant information and others. such as wife/§ husband job, the number of children, etc…These details are not necessary in a CV. Just focus on the personal information that reflects your availability for the job.

2. Managers don't want to see a messy CV.

This is one of the most irritating things for managers when they find an irregular CV with information. Use a two-column CV if you have plenty of information. But, be selective in putting the target information. For example, pick the skills that are relevant to the job.

3. Irrelevant career objectives:

Writing career goals involves what you can bring in this field in case of being hired. To encourage managers through the career objectives section, you should include some different keywords like “I am looking for a challenging job that will help me be more professional.”

4. Non impressive Skills:

When the manager sees that you are skilled in the use of Microsoft office, he will stop reading your CV. This is not an impressive skill. Everyone can work at Microsoft and the proof is that you wrote your CV. If you are applying for a job in teaching then all your skills mentioned should be in the teaching field. you can use keywords already written in the job offer.

5. A non Clear and Concise CV

You will reach a point where you can be proud of yourself and your abilities without feeling guilty. It can be tempting to talk about yourself in a CV, and to mention all the technical terms you know to appear experienced, but doing so may be counterproductive in the field. Most of the time, it can make your CV more difficult to read. So make sure to make it organized and easy to read, so as not to bore employers, and also to help them read it correctly, and remember that you only have 2 minutes to impress recruiters. And be careful not to repeat any information in your CV, there is no need to repeat, but take advantage of the space you have to talk about yourself and your goals and show your personality. Also, remember that mentioning many things that are not related to the field of work or the job will make you appear as if you do not know what responsibilities the job entails, so avoid mentioning too many of them.

These were the main CV strategies for the upcoming year. Try to work on being exceptional. Don’t copy paste ready-made CV or use a single CVfor every application. Be creative and give real information.