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Simon Ingari advises making your CV concise and results-focused: one page if under five years' experience, two pages for senior roles; include name, email, LinkedIn and phone but no address/photo; replace objectives with a professional summary; use PAR and XYZ formulas with metrics (30% traffic increase in six months; 15% sales uplift). Send CVs to cv@oyk.co.ke with subject 'Revamp'.

Why it matters

Use one page if you have under 5 years' experience; use two pages for senior roles.

Key details

  • Put name, email, LinkedIn ID, and phone at the top; omit address and photos.
  • Write a professional summary (example: “Results-oriented marketing professional with 5+ years…”), use PAR for experience (led content strategy → data-driven A/B testing → 30% traffic increase in six months), and XYZ for achievements (e.g., 15% sales increase). Email CVs to cv@oyk.co.ke with subject 'Revamp'.
Source evidence

Your CV is your first impression—make it count!

Are you looking to land that dream job? Here are some quick tips to ensure your resume stands out:

  1. Keep it concise
  • One page if you have less than five years of experience.
  • Two pages if you're aiming for a senior position.
  1. Include essential details
  • Always include your name, email, LinkedIn ID, and phone number at the top.
  • Avoid outdated info like your address or a photo. ❌
  1. Ditch the career objective
  • Instead of a generic career objective, use a professional summary.
  • Example: “Results-oriented marketing professional with 5+ years of experience in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. Proven ability to drive traffic, generate leads, and increase sales with expertise in digital marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing.”
  1. Use the PAR framework
  • When describing your work experience, focus on the Problem you faced, the Action you took, and the Result you achieved.
  • Example: “Led a team to develop a new content strategy (Problem) by introducing data-driven insights and A/B testing (Action), resulting in a 30% increase in website traffic in six months (Result).”
  1. Follow the XYZ structure for achievements
  • Clearly state your accomplishment (X), the result (Y), and what you did to achieve it (Z).
  • Example: “Increased sales by 15% (Y) by developing and implementing a new marketing campaign (Z).”

Remember, your CV is a powerful tool—use it wisely to make a strong first impression!

Are you struggling with a poor CV which is not getting you interviews, email your CV for a professional revamp to cv@oyk.co.ke

Note : Offer available if you email us your CV with subject ' Revamp' via cv@oyk.co.ke