Technology is a segment growing by the day, and is already considered the most promising in the market in Brazil and worldwide. A lack of certifications, a lack of experience and a badly built CV are among the reasons some professionals struggle to break into it.
The CV is one of the most important tools in a job search. Managers and recruiters will probably look at a great many CVs for one position, so you need something that catches the eye.
It is fundamental to have a well-built CV across networks and platforms. The information needs to be the same, and up to date, everywhere.
Simple as the document is to produce, you have to take care not to leave out important information. You need to know how to present your qualities and show that you are a good professional.
1. Summarise your qualifications
In technology, the simpler and more complete your CV, the more it gets noticed
An appealing summary has a better chance of standing out. For that, it should run to no more than one paragraph, so be direct and give your education, main skills and professional experience. If you want, mention time spent abroad, languages or command of particular tools, where relevant to the role.
Include all the basic information, since a tech CV should start with the essentials everyone wants to know: name, contact details and LinkedIn profile.
2. Highlight your skills and what sets you apart
Even without professional experience, always talk about your competencies. That can include tech knowledge such as Java, HTML, SQL or software development; leadership, creative thinking, problem-solving and teamwork; and relevant competencies such as proficiency in English and other languages, experience dealing with the public and anything else relevant to the role.
3. Certificates and courses
Always list your certificates and courses, and say where and when you took them. As well as rounding out your profile, they may interest whoever is looking for a professional.
Be brief and include only the relevant points, such as the company name, when you started and finished, and a summary of what you did. It is also important to start with your most recent experience and work backwards.
4. Mind your grammar
Once your tech CV is finished, always review it and make sure there are no language errors.
Errors of that kind always look bad, at any point in a career. If the error is on your CV, though, it can cost you an opportunity.
Do not forget that once your CV is finished you always need to check the details. Make sure there are no language errors and that all the information is clear.
5. Avoid a long CV
Avoid a CV longer than two pages, particularly if you are at the start of your working life. Recruiters, with so many CVs to assess every day, may not reach the end of every one. So be concise and highlight only the information that is genuinely necessary.
6. Design
An excellent way to stand out is to create a CV with an attractive design, making an excellent first impression. For that you can use apps with customisable templates, such as Canva. Simply enter everything you have already written and save the file as a PDF.
Now that you know how to build an appealing CV, update your LinkedIn and take a look at our open roles in tech: talent pool and follow us on social media to keep up with new vacancies.