On job applications
I have reviewed probably thousands of job applicants. I wanted to share some tips from my perspective as a hiring manager. This likely will be different for different hiring managers, so your milage may vary.
Get my attention - you just want me to want to call you, not offer you the job on the spot or know your life story.
Be concise but not so concise you omit anything that might help me understand your experience. Don’t make me have to guess.
If your CV is more than 2 pages I’ll start to worry about your conciseness. Communication is key, especially for leadership positions.
More content for newer positions, less for older - or remove entirely - I don’t really care what you did 20 years ago - unless it really is pertinent to the role.
Don’t send me Word docs, I don’t use Office.
You might not need a cover letter, but if you include one, make sure it addresses the points in the job description, don’t just repeat what I can read in the CV