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22 August 2023
A successful interview is one of the most important steps to securing a great opportunity – but chances are, in order to get to that stage, you need to have a great CV that highlights your skills and experience.
Even though there are no definite answers to having the best possible CV available, there are ways to make it as industry friendly as possible. This is because these days, many recruiters and hiring managers are accustomed to having certain data present within resumes and look for candidates who can communicate what they can bring to the table efficiently. Thus, paying more attention to your CV is more important than ever.
And here is how you can have an upstanding CV!
Clear, Concise and Effective: Top CV Building Tips for Offshore Jobs
To get a job, one needs to have the right qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience, and manage to stand out from one’s peers – so why not make it easy for HR specialists and recruiters to understand you have what it takes? Here are our top tips to have a great CV that can elevate your career by a mile!
Double Checking Employment Periods, Certification Dates: It is a good idea to review your employment history and make sure it is up to date and accurate. It is also advisable to clearly indicate the times you worked and times you have not, and it is all the better if you had a reason for not working for extended periods if it applies as it would probably be amongst the first question during an interview process.
Moreover, it is always a good idea to list your jobs, training, and certificates in the order you obtained them with the most recent one ranking highest.
Go for a Word Document or a PDF: A rather unique aspect of our industries is that experience means a lot, and many have worked for different Clients while performing various tasks during various periods – and this means a lot of data! Even though other industries might prefer using Excel format for data heavy documents, it is highly advisable to use a clean template for Word/Docs/Pages or better yet, have a PDF file of your CV ready instead.
Additionally, many recruitment companies, including Atlas Professionals, do not favor software that can portray images if they are present in a CV. Thus, it would be advisable to not attach a photo to your resume before uploading. This way, your CV will be compatible with all devices and will make it easier for recruiters to go through!
LinkedIn and Its Benefits: However, there is a place where you can and should use a photo of yours and that is LinkedIn!
In today's interconnected professional world, LinkedIn has become more than just a social networking platform – it's also your digital resume. Make sure your LinkedIn profile mirrors the information on your CV, including your employment history, qualifications, certifications, and accomplishments. A consistent and up-to-date LinkedIn presence complete with a quality picture of yours not only complements your CV but also enhances your online professional brand.
Bullet Points, Use Them: Bullet points allow one to convey information in a clean and direct manner, and this is exactly what our industries need.
We advise using a bullet-point based format to list specific details about the jobs and training you completed so recruiters crewing officers can easily skim through your CV to find relevant qualifications and experience. An example would be like the following:
Position: Able Seaman
Company: OffshoreCompany LLC
Details
• Vessel type: Platform Supply Vessel
• Acting as slinger during platform supply operations
• Maintenance
• General deck work
• Waste disposal
• Gangway watch
• Operating cranes (2x Palfinger 2.2T)
This way, you will make it easier for everyone to see what truly matters and drastically increase the chances of making sure your recruiter can connect you with the right job!
Work with a Recruitment Company: Chances are, even if you have the most ideal CV ready, you will have better odds if colleagues working in the industry present you as a top candidate for a position in Energy, Marine & Renewables industries. That is because your CV might be ideal for jobs you wouldn’t even apply to!
Atlas Professionals utilizes specialized software designed specifically for our organization and colleagues worldwide who are well-versed in our industries. Our dedicated efforts focus on connecting the right candidates with the perfect job opportunities. By becoming part of Atlas Professionals, you open doors to potential positions you might not have realized you're qualified for, while also allowing our recruiters to consider initiating interindustry transition processeses that can significantly enhance your career trajectory.
If you are interested in enhancing your job hunting game and haven’t already joined Atlas Professionals, you can follow this link to do so today and allow our recruiters to secure you the job you want!
