Broadening Your CV Even with Just One Job

You only have one job in your work experience, but that does not mean your resume would be blank and bland. Transform it into a compelling resume may seem overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Flesh out your brief job history with your skills, motivation, and ability to adjust to a new work environment. Here are some tips that would help your dilemma.

Put up a branding statement – Draw in a recruiter or hiring manager from the top of the document by writing a short introduction showcasing your functional strengths, transferable skills, and personal attributes. It should provide a snapshot of your career in about three to five sentences.

Use subheadings – Below your branding statement, include the details about your previous job such as the employer, job title, and dates of employment. After which, follow it with three to five subheadings, each reflecting different skills and your accomplishments involved. Show progression where you can, even if you weren’t promoted. However, if you weren’t promoted do not create job titles. If you were involved in special projects that exposed you to different areas or used new skills, you may want to include a “Special Project” subheading to add breadth to your experience.

Reinforce you work experience – You job is not the only place where you may have gained relevant experience, as you need to consider creating a section for highlighting your know-how acquired in other aspects such as internships, volunteer work, and professional organizations.