Avoid Looking Like a “Cookie Cutter” Applicant in the Job Search

Everything you need to know about writing a good CV.

7 seconds. That's the average time a recruiter spends looking at a CV. All it takes is a simple formatting error or omission to land your CV in the rejection pile. And with more healthcare providers than ever looking for employment, making sure your CV stands out and checks all the boxes is the best way to get noticed.

Why is a good CV important?

A CV serves three main purposes:

• Displays you're qualified for the position;
• Shows you're serious about finding a new job;
• Helps you stand out from the crowd.

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Chandlee Bryan, M.Ed., is a certified professional resume writer, coach and former Ivy League career counselor and highlighted a number of aspect when applying for a position.

• Customize your application to match the type of position for which you are applying.
  
  
• Customize your CV to highlight your relevant experience for the work environment and 
job function.
  
  
• Present yourself to the employer from their perspective—not your own. 

Take a big picture perspective of your skills and training relative to their needs—or get a second opinion on what differentiates you from your peers and colleagues.
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• Do you have experience in a similar work environment or in working with special populations served by the facility where you are applying?
• Have you used the same EMR system?
• Do you share a mutual point of contact?
  
  

Most employers and hiring managers evaluate applications with three primary questions—regardless of what the position is:

• Where did you learn of the opportunity? (Employers want to know: “Is my advertising campaign for the job working?”)
• How do your skills and experience line up with the job? (Employers want to know: Is this an “easy fit?” How much training would be required to get up to speed?)
• Why are you interested? (Most employers seek to make offers only to those candidates who are likely to say yes. Demonstrating your knowledge of the opportunity and that you’ve thought through what would be required is appealing to employers.)

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Sources
https://comphealth.com/cornerstone/writing-a-cv
https://comphealth.com/resources/how-to-avoid-looking-like-a-cookie-cutter-applicant-in-the-job-search/