Reasons to create multiple CVs

An employer spends 20 to 30 seconds scanning a CV. If they do not find what they look for within this short timeframe, they will be ready to move on to the next applicant. Recruiters look for concise and relevant information to the vacancies they have. This is why, having one CV when applying to several jobs might not be enough.

If you really want that dream job, you better revise your application strategy. Market yourself with a catered CV that clearly shows the employer that you are relevant, qualified, and determined. Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 Job Site, gives you the option to have up to five different CVs, so here are five reasons for you to use them all when applying to jobs.

1. Multiple fields of work

There are many reasons why a person pursues different career paths such as facing a tough economic situation, searching for a dream job, or simply having a genuine interest in different industries. If the position you are applying for differs from the fields you have previously worked in, a specific CV must highlight your most relevant experience and skills.

On the plus side, many skills are transferable and work for your advantage in more than one field. Highlight them along with any experiences that relate most to your intended job.

2. A new career path

Not everyone who works in their own field is satisfied with it. Some people realize that they want to do something new or different for the rest of their lives, and that is okay! But in order to make the transition from one path to another, or from industry to another, your CV needs to be tailored. It should focus on what you can offer in your prospective industry and work environment. Be ready to explain why you have decided to make a career transition.

3. Fresh graduates willing to explore

Fresh graduates are young and flexible enough to adapt in different places. Hence, they tend to be more willing to step out of their comfort zone and explore various fields of interest. Having more then on CV in this case caters to each potential field or position and allow for more opportunities. Each field of work has its own set of expectations from the applicant.

4. A position in another city

The location of the vacancy you are applying to will have an impact on your relevancy to the employer or recruiter. A company in a certain country might need specific skills or competencies that you are not accustomed to in your country of origin. This is why you need to consider the requirements and standards that companies are looking for in their own environment.

5. Application relevancy

When employers look for new candidates, they search for them using certain keywords that relate to the position offered. Those keywords affect your application relevancy, which accordingly ranks your suitability for the position in front of the employer. Use correct terminology and keywords that are in line with the job requirements to make sure your application is at the top!

Bayt.com enables you to create up to 5 different CVs, which you can freely choose from to apply to over 10,000 jobs in various fields and locations. Employers are also able to search for candidates and look at their primary CV. Make sure to that your primary CV is filled with the keywords that will grab the attention of your potential employers.

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