Your CV Critique

John Stanton <john@topcv.com> November 20, 2019 to me

Hi Ilyas,

This free CV evaluation is intended to give you an honest, straightforward

assessment with some suggestions to help in your job search. I personally review
hundreds of CVs each month so I'm able to provide insight into how you compare to
other job seekers competing for the same positions.
Visual Presentation and Organisation

We�ve all been told that looks don�t matter as much as substance, but in the case
of your CV this just isn�t true. I found your design to be visually uneven. The
appearance is not polished, and aesthetics matter more at the relatively early
stage of your career. The ideal CV design is clean, and uncluttered, with effective
and strategic use of white space. Remember that your CV is your marketing tool.
It�s the first impression a potential employer has of you.

You should consider using a few more bullet points to increase the impact to the
employer. If employers see too many long sections of text, they might find it
difficult to zero in on the most crucial information. The size and type of bullets
should also be taken into account. Although seemingly minor, the visual impact of a
CV is the key to ensuring that an employer will read it thoroughly.
CV Writing

You need a career summary section to define you as a professional and cover those
areas most relevant to your career level and job target. A career summary should
provide hiring managers with a brief, yet detailed synopsis of what you bring to
the table.

From the way the CV is worded, you come across as a "doer," as opposed to an
"achiever." Too many of your job descriptions are task-based rather than results-
based. This means that they tell what you did, instead of what you achieved. This
is a common mistake for non-professional CV writers. To be effective and create
excitement, a great CV helps the hiring executive envisage you delivering similar
achievements at his or her company. Here are some examples of task-based sentences
in your CV:

�Asphalt works and landiscaping design for the project: Safi thermal station
Elaboration of work plannings, construction methods et quality documents�

Employers want to know about your previous contributions and specifically how
you�ve made a difference. More importantly, they want to know how you are going to
make a significant difference at their company.

When I read your CV, I did not find the kind of compelling language that would
bring your work to life. Instead, I saw passive words and non-action verbs.

Phrases like �Managing� and �design� are overused, monotonous, and add little value
to your CV. Strong action verbs, used with compelling language to outline exemplary
achievements, are essential parts of a well-constructed CV.

Now, let�s put it all together. Here�s a real life example taken from a former
client�s CV. By changing the language, we helped to improve the perception of the
candidate.

Passive language / Doing: �Negotiated contracts with vendors�

 Action language / Achieving: �Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30%
by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements
of services.�

A change like this makes a dramatic improvement.

It may not seem obvious, but a regular review of every word and sentence in your CV
is a good idea. Hiring managers are looking for an excuse to eliminate you as a
candidate. You may not be able to see awkward phrases and grammatical errors if
you've already spent a lot of time with your own CV.
Digital Readiness

Your CV is 204 KB in size. About 98% of CVs are smaller than yours, so you might
want to trim down pieces that make the file bigger. Sometimes, this is as simple as
standardising fonts or formatting.
CV File Size, Compared to Others
204 KB

Your CV is saved in PDF format. 19% of CVs look like yours. While this may make
viewing consistent for recruiters, some older applicant tracking systems (ATS) have
problems reading them. If you have the ability, you might consider saving your
document in Microsoft Word format for some online submissions.
CV Scan Test Results

93% of all Hiring Managers use CV scanning software called applicant tracking
systems (ATS) to filter candidates from the application pool. To illustrate how you
stand up to the automation, I passed your CV through the very same software that
Hiring Managers use to filter the real talent from the hundreds, sometimes
thousands, of candidates that apply for a single open position.

Continue below to view how applicant tracking systems present you...

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The raw data, pulled directly from your CV.

Ilyas Habibi's experience appears to be concentrated in Engineering / Civil,

with exposure to Environmental / Water. Ilyas Habibi's experience appears to be
ENTRY LEVEL, with only 6 months of experience, with no management experience.

Does this look like you?

The content of this section has been pulled directly from your CV by an applicant
tracking system that is used by many Fortune 500 companies. If this is not a proper
representation of who you are as a candidate, we're here to help.

Email me with any questions!

Full Name

Ilyas Habibi
Most Recent Employer

Sogea Maroc- Groupe Vinci Construction

Most Recent Professional Position

Site civil engineer intern

Contact Info

(+212)6 14 80 90 16
ilyas.habibi.188@gmail.com
Location

NOT FOUND
Experience

1 total years
Most Recent Education

State Engineer in civil engineering, Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics

Management Score

0/100
What the Tracking Systems think of you as an Applicant

Hiring Managers use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to automatically designate a

Best Fit based on your experience level and the kinds of keywords spread throughout
your CV. The ATS will also assign a weighted score to Key Skills & Competencies
from your CV to paint a picture of who you are as a potential employee.

Here is how your CV stacks up...

Where the ATS thinks you fit:
 40% Engineering
16% Environmental
44% Other Professional Industries

Does this properly describe the career you�re pursuing?

If not, check out real-life examples where we helped someone change their story.
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