LinkedIn:

  • Add a Generalised version of CV to the featured section in LinkedIn
  • Add Skills
    • Skills - Top skills(10), Normal Skill(50)
    • In the main Profile section
    • In each Job Description
  • Write Job Title/Role in the Profile Headline section below name
  • Create a Banner image to showcase more about your profile
  • Get Recommendations & Endorsements from colleagues preferably seniors
  • Make the Profile summary to be more descriptive
  • Write the Job Description for each role in more detail in LinkedIn compared to the resume
  • Add pinned/Featured post on your profile
  • Participate actively on LinkedIn as it is good for LinkedIn Algorithm
    • Always reply to recruiters
    • Create Posts, comments and like on others post
    • Connect and reach-out to the people in the positions/industries you are seeking opportunities/managers/HR
  • Assign yourself a unique username in LinkedIn

Resume/CV:

  • Remove “About me” and “personal summaries” sections from the resume
  • Resource: Course for Writing Resume: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/english-interview-resume
  • Write your achievements along with results/numbers/improvements/achievements (eyecatching) and do not just paraphrase the “Job description”
  • Personalise the Resume as per the Job Description for each application
  • Choose a readable font size (not too small to save space) and contrasting colours like black/use bold or italic with white background
  • Share or apply with PDF format only
  • Link the company page and its location in the CV especially if it’s a big company
  • Shorten the CV and make it clearer with the required Buzz/action words
    • 1 Pg resume is preferable
    • 2-4 bullets for each Role
    • Avoid cluttering
  • Move the job experience section to the begin of the CV
  • Avoid appearing as a job hopper in your CV
  • If you are targeting senior role, showcase additional skills like social/people/leadership skills
  • Have a Xing profile, if you are targeting Germany
  • Reply to even rejections emails seeking Feedback as there is no harm in reaching out
  • Remove photo from CV to avoid any potential stereotyping
  • Having too much experience when compared to the Job Description may over-qualify you as per ATS
  • Use standardised language levels (Eg. A1…B2)
  • Adding extracurricular activities related to your experience are . Like adding Github projects, medium
  • Using Latex template: https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/deedy-cv/bjryvfsjdyxz
  • If you have many skills, separate them into two sections “Top Skills” and “Normal Skills”
  • Send the CV to the right people (English companies for example)