{"id":7181,"date":"2023-09-14T10:03:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T09:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/careers\/?p=7181"},"modified":"2023-09-14T10:03:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T09:03:55","slug":"harvest-to-harness-your-cv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/careers\/?p=7181","title":{"rendered":"Bring in the harvest to harness your CV"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The harvest is an Autumn tradition, when we can literally enjoy the fruits of our labour. Writing a CV is similar; we take all the things we\u2019ve achieved and put them on record. Autumn is also recruitment season for many graduate employers, so there\u2019s no better time to prepare your CV.<\/p>\n

Harvest your achievements<\/h3>\n

Note down everything you\u2019ve done in your studies, employment, and personal life. You might already be doing this if you have a Personal Development Plan<\/a>. Think about the skills you\u2019ve used by completing a skills audit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Build your CV<\/h3>\n

Our CV Builder tool<\/a> helps you create tailored CVs from scratch. You\u2019ll be guided through what content needs to be added, in what section and why.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll find our CV360 reviewer tool<\/a> in the same place. CV360 uses Artificial Intelligence to score your CV against common checks used by employers. You can review any CV using CV360 to ensure your CV ends up in the \u2018yes\u2019 pile on recruiters\u2019 desks.<\/p>\n

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Check your CV<\/h3>\n

Review your CV from a recruiter\u2019s perspective with our CV checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See our CVs Overview<\/a> for tips on choosing the right type of CV for you. Our CV FAQs<\/a> can answer some of the questions you might have.<\/p>\n

Make your CV stand out<\/h3>\n

Recruiters spend less than 30 seconds deciding whether to read a CV. Our webinar Five Seconds For Your CV To Make Its Mark<\/a> will show you how to make your CV stand out for all the right reasons.<\/p>\n

Workshops and one-to-one support<\/h3>\n

Join OU Career Consultants and fellow OU students in our live workshops to learn how to tailor your CV and make it a hit with employers. Workshops are run throughout the year and can be found on the OpportunityHub events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still not sure your CV is quite there and you\u2019d like us to look over it, book a consultation<\/a> with OU Careers and Employability Services. One student recently said about our CV support:<\/p>\n

The OU\u2019s Career and Employability Services helped me to get my CV in shape. The Employability Adviser provided me with some great pointers on how to write a clear and concise CV for impressing potential employers. Keep up the good work!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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