Read Between the Lines: How Job Adverts Help You Write a Winning CV

Let’s get one thing straight: recruiters don’t have time to “figure out” your potential. You either show them you’re the one — or you get left on read. And the best way to show them? Use the job advert like a cheat code.

Think of every job post as a map. A mini blueprint. A recruiter is basically saying, “Here’s what I’m looking for.” Your job is to echo that back — but in your own voice, with your own receipts.

 What to Look For in a Job Ad:

• Key Skills: If they mention “project coordination” or “client communication” multiple times — guess what needs to show up (loudly) in your CV?

• Experience Level: Are they asking for a “self-starter” or someone who “works well in a fast-paced environment”? Reflect that with examples in your experience.

• Tools & Software: If they mention Excel, Canva, Salesforce, Power BI — make sure your tech stack speaks the same language.

• Values & Tone: Notice how the ad is written. If they say things like “go-getter,” “innovative,” or “team spirit,” you’ll want to mirror that energy (without copying word for word).

🛠 How to Tailor Your CV:

• Customize your summary: Your CV opening should reflect the most important qualities listed in the ad.

• Rework your experience bullets: Instead of a generic “Managed tasks,” say “Coordinated weekly projects across teams, aligning with agile methodologies — just like their post asked.”

• Add a ‘Skills’ section: And make sure it matches the words in the ad (if you actually have the skills, of course — this isn’t a fiction novel, babe).

🧠 Why This Works:

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — a.k.a. the robots that scan your CV — are trained to look for specific words. If you’re not speaking the language of the job post, you’ll be invisible before a human even sees your name.

But when you mirror their needs and highlight relevant experiences, you stand out — not by shouting louder, but by being smarter.

Final Word?
📌 Job hunting isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy. And that starts with paying attention. Every job ad is a clue. Use it wisely.