❌ Don’t Make Your CV Carelessly

❌ Don’t Make Your CV Carelessly
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Here’s the truth bomb:
Your CV is not for you.
It’s for Recruiters, HR, and Hiring Managers.

So stop writing it like a diary of your life.

Let’s break down how to make a CV that actually works.


🚫 1. No CV Jokis Please (Harammm!)

Paying someone to make your CV and they just fill it with buzzwords?
Big no.

If you can’t even explain your own CV, how will you survive an interview?


👀 2. Know Your Audience: Not You

Your CV should answer what THEY need to know, not what you want to say.

Think like this:

“What would a recruiter need to know to say YES to me?”

🧠 3. Follow PRAQ to Explain Your Work

For each experience, use this simple rule:

PRAQ =

  • Position
  • Responsibility
  • Action
  • Quantity/Quality (Result)

Example:

UX Designer
Redesigned a hospital booking system → Led usability testing → Improved booking success rate by 25%.

That’s a solid CV line 👊


🎯 4. Different Levels Need Different CV Styles

Don’t copy-paste a senior-level CV if you’re a junior.
Here’s how to write based on your role:

👨‍💻 Actional (Doers)

Focus on what you did and how:

  • “Designed 20+ screens for app X”
  • “Fixed onboarding bug that increased activation by 10%”

🧑‍🏫 Managerial

Show your team impact:

  • “Managed 5 designers”
  • “Delivered design system across 3 products”

🧠 Strategical

Highlight the bigger picture:

  • “Designed UX vision for new product line”
  • “Led cross-team strategy for accessibility standards”

🧱 5. Use F-BOX Method

  • F pattern: Place your strongest info top-left (where the eye goes first)
  • BOX: Use well-structured skill blocks so ATS (Applicant Tracking System) can parse your CV easily

💸 6. You Don’t Need Paid Tools

You don’t need fancy templates or paid services.

Use free tools. Use ChatGPT. Use Notion or Word. That’s enough.

Spend your money on better things — like coffee ☕ or a UX course.


🧩 7. Match Your Words to Your Level

If you’re an actional designer, don’t write like a CEO.

Use clear, down-to-earth descriptions that match your role. No corporate jargon if it’s not relevant.


🎯 8. Apply Smarter, Not Harder

Before applying, check your Job Fit Percentage (JFP).

Are your skills and experiences aligned with the job?
Stop spam-applying like a robot. You’re better than that.

I’ve written about JFP in another post if you’re curious.


🧠 9. REJD: Review Everything You’ve Done

Sometimes you forget the cool stuff you’ve done — and leave it out of your CV!

Make time to REJD (Review Every Job Done).
You might find:

  • Skills you forgot to mention
  • Projects worth highlighting
  • Value you didn’t realize you added

💬 Final Thoughts

Your CV is your story — but told for the people who need to read it.

Be intentional. Be clear. Be human.

Because both sides — job seekers and recruiters — are shouting the same thing:

“Good talent is hard to find!”
“Good jobs are hard to get!”

Let’s fix the middle part — your CV 💼


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And if you want help reviewing yours, drop me a message.