How to Tailor Your CV to a Job Description

Tailoring your CV isn’t optional — it’s the difference between submitting a generic CV and a clearer targeted application.

Quick summary:
  • Match keywords from the job description
  • Reorder your experience to match priorities
  • Highlight relevant achievements first

Step 1: Extract keywords

Look for repeated skills, tools, and job titles. Those repeated terms usually tell you what matters most.

Step 2: Mirror the language

Use the exact wording where possible. If the job description says stakeholder management, don’t hide behind a softer phrase like client coordination.

Step 3: Reorder your CV

Put the most relevant experience at the top. Recruiters scan, not read.

Before:General experience first
After:Role-relevant experience first

What this changes

A tailored CV makes your fit easier to assess before you apply.

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