CV Analytics

How strong is your CV/resumé
This FREE CV/resume analytics tool has been developed for all professional and semi-professional job seekers, from rising stars to managers and chief executives. The more senior you are, the more these principles have been proven to apply! CV/resume analytics is the world's first on-line tool to allow you to automatically review your CV. Answer the 11 questions, click submit and you’ll automatically be given your score out of 100 points, and automatically receive on-line feedback for FREE as to how you can quickly improve your CV. You don't even have to register!
Which description best matches the way in which you have presented your CV/resume?
A. Imaginative use of logos, text boxes and photographs, and a creative approach to typography and font usage B. Formal approach to typography, same font style and size throughout, with little evidence of creativity Option A Option B
Which best describes the way in which your CV is laid out?
A. Gaps between paragraphs and wide margins mean you are limited as to the number of words you can fit to a page B. You’ve used every inch of the paper to ensure you’re able to say as much as possible about yourself Option A Option B
Which of these two statements applies to the profile you’ve put on your CV/ resume?
A. Five to seven lines, short and sharp! You’ve used it to say things about yourself which you can’t say elsewhere in the CV and / or taken the opportunity to show how an aspect/s of your background meet their particular needs i.e. you’ve tailored your profile with the needs of the job. You may even have included additional facts which substantiate your credentials B. You’ve used colourful words to describe your skills and personality in general Option A Option B
Which of these best describes your educational qualifications and their location on your CV/resume?
Answer only one of the three sections below. i) You are highly qualified for your age with good academic achievements, but, as yet, little experience. If you have placed these details at the FRONT – click on option A If you have placed these details at the BACK – click on option B ii) Your academic achievements and qualifications are average, but you have significant experience within your field If you have placed these details at the FRONT – click on option A If you have placed these details at the BACK – click on option B iii) Your academic achievements and qualifications are outstanding. For example you have an MBA or Masters, or your degree is in a relevant subject area to the position for which you are applying. If you have placed these details at the FRONT - click on answer A If you have placed these details at the BACK - click on answer B Option A Option B
Are you confident that anyone reading your CV/resume will understand the nature of your employer's lines of business?
Everyone has heard of Coca Cola, Microsoft and Google, and knows what they do. But will it be clear from your CV which line of business your previous employers were in? Yes No
Is your CV properly aligned with the needs of the company and the demands of the role?
Can you say that you have tailored your CV to align it with the company and job for which you are applying? Yes No
Have you included plenty of achievements?
Have you included in your CV/resume plenty of achievements and accomplishments, including facts and figures as well as responsibilities? Yes No
Does your CV include a lot of technical jargon?
Have you used much technical or specialist jargon in your CV/resume which might be difficult to understand for someone unfamiliar with the subject? Yes No
Have you included 'key words' which organisations/hiring managers may choose to search on?
Have you included “key words” in your CV/resume which describe your credentials, specialist knowledge, industry know-how, qualifications and specialist skills? Yes No
How many pages are there in your CV/resume?
One page Two pages Three pages Four pages or more
Have you asked someone to check over your CV/resume?
Have you sat down and discussed your CV/resume with a knowledgeable person, who you are confident can give you meaningful input including checking it over for any grammatical or spelling errors? Yes No

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