THREE THINGS A COMPANY WILL LOOK OUT FOR IN YOUR CV

CVs are like marketing tools for all, because it is the one tool that lands you an interview and then a job. It is therefore important to take your time and arrange it well so that it sells you well. You should write your CV according to the industry and position you are applying for because every industry has its particular quirks when it comes to CVs, and accounting is no different.  Here are a few tips on what your employer would check out for:

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER  

Your CV should have a short synopsis of who you are and things you have done and achieved and what you have to offer. This part of your CV should get the attention of your employee so well that he should read on. Your major achievement in your field should be clearly stated for him/her to see. If you are in the accounting field, this part should include numbers. Those in business should also add achievements on business development, etc.

IF YOU CAN DO THE JOB

Next thing you should do is to add your work history, qualifications and professional groups you belong to. Talk also about the role you played in your previous workplace and the groups you are associated with.

Use the following as a guide for what to include:
-  Dates of employment
-  Name of company
-  Synopsis of company
-  Turnover of company
-  Global or local?
-  Type of company i.e. publicly listed or privately owned
-  Your title, duties and achievements/outcomes/impact
-  Use bullet points if you can
 

WHERE YOU ARE HEADING TO 

Employers want to know not only what you can do now, but also what you might be able to do in the future. In your CV, make sure to include the type of opportunity you are seeking and state your aspirations for the future.

If you are an accountant, eventually your resume is going to be read by other accountants so be sure to add up things that are accounting related.