Job Search Questions & Answers from the Experts at CV Genius

What do employers look for in a CV?

Here’s what employers look for in a CV:

Keywords from their job advert (for example, skills, years of experience, and required training)
Examples of your relevant achievements with hard numbers and details for context
Work history related to their job opening
Your education level
Hobbies and interests that show you fit their company culture

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