3 tips to optimise your CV to land your ideal job in Dublin
We've previously told you about where to start your job search in Dublin, at this stage you've probably read half of the general advice on how to write a CV in English.
With the Irish market being quite dynamic in tech with its specificities, here are 3 tips to optimise your CV to land your ideal job in Dublin. A CV in Ireland is very different than a CV in most European countries:
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Personal information - keep those to a minimum - information like nationality, marital or family status, photographs and transcripts (university results) are not necessary and I would even advise you to remove those altogether. Instead, make sure your details are up-to-date, that you check the email address on your CV on a regular basis and that you're ready to answer the phone number on your CV. It's a fast paced environment and you will be expected to be responsive.
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Experience details - CVs in Ireland tend to be more descriptive - use 2 to 3 bullet points per experience and describe your responsibilities AND achievements using descriptive action oriented verbs eg:"Managed to achieve 300% of my target after 6 months". Recruiters will want to know what you had to do and how well you did it. Consistency is key in this exercise, whether you decide to use the past tense or -ing forms of the verbs, stick to it throughout - some hiring managers will look into this, especially for jobs that require attention to details.
- Education - give the details here in English - the title of the degree may be in a different language, chances are, your recruiter won't speak that language and won't know what you studied, do some of the work for them. You should also translate publications titles and give grade/degree equivalent if possible (a great way to translate this if you're not familiar with the Irish system is to use a percentage).
I really hope you'll find these tips useful - don't forget to also check our job search checklist if you haven't done so just yet!
