An article in the Guardian recommended that candidates speak to recruiters working in the industry to find out what they look for in a resume, then redraft their documents to reflect this.
'Spending a little extra on good quality materials can really make your application stand out,' the newspaper added, before warning against making CVs too flashy, as using too many bright colours or distracting picture effects can put off recruiters rather than attract them.
Furthermore, the article advised IT job applicants to seek feedback from trusted friends and members of the industry to see if they can spot any errors or something which should be added to the CV.
Previous guidance from the Careers Advice Service highlighted the need for people to be consistent in formatting and strict on their spelling, punctuation and grammar when drafting a resume.
'Spending a little extra on good quality materials can really make your application stand out,' the newspaper added, before warning against making CVs too flashy, as using too many bright colours or distracting picture effects can put off recruiters rather than attract them.
Furthermore, the article advised IT job applicants to seek feedback from trusted friends and members of the industry to see if they can spot any errors or something which should be added to the CV.
Previous guidance from the Careers Advice Service highlighted the need for people to be consistent in formatting and strict on their spelling, punctuation and grammar when drafting a resume.
