Thankfully our research department has also told us that hiring managers and human resources departments are becoming increasing fed up with boring CV’s and that trawling social networking sites can be very time-consuming. So instead, let’s give them something different. Point them in the direction of your own unique CVstory and give them a perfect reason to call you in for interview.

Below are some hints and tips that we think might help you on your way:

1) Employers & recruiters want to know about you. So be proud and be individual.

2) Use photo’s that make you look good. Don’t be too stuffy or too mad. Our advice is to have a relatively sensible photo on your profile section and then as many photos/images as you want in your gallery. The best pictures to upload are you enjoying your hobbies, so if it’s anything from snowboarding to mushroom-hunting get it on there. Just be mindful that you’re looking for a new job so it’s probably not best to have every picture with you surrounded by alcohol or with the family pet. Take a look at the photo’s we used in the sample CVstories.

3) Look into the company you are sending your CVstory to. Check out their website and in the “I want to work with ….” section. Give them a good reason why you would like to work there. Take a look at the sample CVstories for some help.

4) If you’re sending your CV to a recruiter then leave the above section free until you know which company your CVstory is going to.

5) Many hiring managers want to know where you’re living, so use the map section to give them the head’s up. If you don’t live close to the company but are prepared to travel or relocate then make sure you state that and don’t use the map section for the time being. Again, if you’re sending your CVstory to a recruiter hang fire, until you know which company the recruiter is sending your CVstory on to.

6) Help employers and recruiters by giving as much information in the “what I’m looking for” section. This way you’ll only get contacted about jobs that are right for you.

7) Answer as many or few questions as you want. Remember it’s your CVstory.

8) Proof read your CVstory before you send it out. No point in looking good and then seeing there’s spelling mistakes everywhere.

9) There’s load’s of different questions and sections you can fill in, such as Favourites, Quickfire, Achievements and Interviewers. You don’t have to answer every section or question – there’s no right or wrong.

10) The Hobbies section is normally overlooked by a Jobseeker and that can be to their detriment. Employers & recruiters often look at this section to try and make a judgement on what you do outside of work. So take some time on this section and do the same on your CV.

11) Achievements can be a great way to show employers & recruiters that you have the right skills, so make sure you fill in this section. On the slip-side if you don’t have too many, then don’t worry, use the other sections to big yourself up!

12) When it’s all said and done, your CV is still important. It may be 60 years old but employer & recruiters still like to read through your work history, so don’t neglect it. And by the way, they also like to print off the CV and take them into interviews. So make sure your CV looks tip-top when it’s printed out.

13) Lastly, just remember the name of the game is to be interesting and be proud of who you are. If you do that you won’t go far wrong.

Best of luck………..