Improve your Finance CV in 5 Steps

Financial jobs may be centred around numbers, but your writing skills still matter as your CV is the first medium to make an impact on getting that dream job.

James Woodman provides you with 5 crucial tips on writing the perfect financial CV that is sure to make an impression. Make sure to double check your current CV with these tips and then apply for our open finance jobs!

1. Give concrete examples of what you have done

Make sure you highlight exactly what you have accomplished at your previous jobs. Advertise what you personally achieved. Speak in terms of individual successes, not collective. When you write about your biggest accomplishments, make sure they are tangible; include figures and percentages if necessary. This part of your CV has to tell about the skills you have, not about the job you were tasked to do. 

2. Highlight your career path

Show your ambition by highlighting how you’ve been progressing in the finance world. Your ambition needs to match what your potential employer will see on your CV. As the CV reading is the first chance for you to make an impression, you have to make sure you can accomplish this without having the chance to explain yourself.

3. Be clear, clean and concise

The style of the CV says a lot about your personality. Formatting it to look clean and concise will imply that you are organised and pay attention to detail, two crucial aspects of a successful applicant. Try using bullet points and paying attention to font styles and alignment.

4. Use keywords

What are some big keywords in your industry? Use these words in phrases that make sense. These words will catch the attention of the person reading them and automatically link you to the job you’re applying for. Be careful not to go overboard with buzzwords. 

5. Show some personality

Make sure you stand out from others. Having a clean and concise CV doesn’t mean that you have to shy away from showing any sign of personality. Employers tend to lean towards those who seem personable and can add dynamism to a team. Find a way to showcase this in a professional way. 

Have you revised your CV to incorporate these tips? Then it’s time to find your dream job in finance. Our Recruitment Consultants are waiting to help you. Apply now on our Jobs page.