What is a Simple Cv?

You may have all the relevant work experience, skill sets and qualifications, but you have a big problem if your CV cannot convey these points quickly and clearly to a hiring manager.

Remember if the look and feel of your resume is not impressive then it may be skipped over, no matter how good your portfolio is. It’s therefore important to take some time out to think about the actual impression you want your CV design and layout to make on any prospective employer.

In job hunting that first impression is vital to winning the all important interview. Remember that getting invited to a interview is the actual aim of you CV. One of the principal ways of increasing your chances of this happening is to grab the employers attention quickly. So what’s the best way to grab a recruiters attention? Stand out and be noticed, do this by having a simple CV layout that translates your abilities in a unique way.

Advantages of Having a Clean and Simplified CV Layout?

• It makes it much easier and quicker for the recruiter to find the information they are looking for.
• It can make your application stand out from most other CVs which are muddled and disorganised.
• Having clearly marked out sections can also help you to look at your own strengths more closely and focus your mind on discovering your most relevant points.
• A simple CV coupled with a personal touch can make your job application appear more professional and competent. It will allow you to make better use of the available page space and stop you from ‘overfilling’ your CV with unrelated information.
• If you simplify your CV it will be easier to read (interesting and not boring), with one area effortlessly flowing onto another related one.

Sources: https://www.dayjob.com/simple-cv-template-665/