Top 3 CV Writing Tips When Applying for a Recruitment Job (with Examples)

Your CV is your first impression – you want to make sure you make the best one possible!

This blog, focuses on people looking to enter the recruitment industry, providing a targeted selection of simple techniques to help get your CV seen by more recruiters.

Tailor your CV to each role you apply for

Read every job description before applying and prioritise relevant experiences and skills.

This allows you to stand out by showing the employer you understand the job requirements and are genuinely interested in the position. Employers receive numerous applications, so a tailored CV can quickly capture attention by demonstrating your potential value to the company.

Example: “I’m applying for business positions where I can work in a fast paced and inclusive company.”

Better example: “I am passionate about helping people; working as a Recruitment Consultant at Gravitas Group, and helping people find new jobs, fits these values. I can see you are a stable and growing organisation, established back in 2010 and expanding to 7 offices globally, meaning I can learn a lot from your experience. From my research, I can see you operate in a fast-paced environment prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion, suiting my personal goals, and fitting my work ethic to work hard and make a difference.”

Quantify your achievements & results

Providing tangible evidence of your achievements will give your CV credibility, and will help prospective Hiring Managers understand what you did, how you did it, and how effective you were.

Example: “Served customers with a friendly and approachable attitude.”

Better Example: “Served 50+ customers per day, working at the 2nd biggest store in the region. I was tasked with upselling additional purchases achieving top performer in my store, by hitting 175% of my target for add-ons.”

Include extra-curricular and voluntary experience

Don’t overlook volunteer work, student leadership, overseas attachments, or extra-curriculars.

This highlights transferable skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership, showcasing a well-rounded individual. This experience demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and commitment—qualities employers value. For graduates with limited work history, non-work experiences help provide insight into personality, potential, and relevant competencies for professional roles.

Example: “I enjoy socialising in my spare time and playing football with friends.”

Better Example: “Throughout university I was social secretary for the University football team. This required me to attend 3-hour training sessions twice per week and attend 3 games per month, as well as organise 2 social events for the team every semester.”

Time to upgrade your CV?

Not only will these tips help with your own job search, but they will be useful to know if you are successful in becoming a recruitment consultant as you will be advising candidates in their own job search.

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