Why it is Important that your CV is all about story telling?

Adopting a storytelling approach in CV has been the latest method adopted by candidates in the recruiting process. As interviews often include clichéd questions and customary answers, a storytelling approach will make any resume stand out easily. Instead of just listing out the skills and qualifications, candidates can tell a story of their accomplishments and personality to engage the interviewers. 

First impression is the best! 

By crafting a resume that grabs the reader, candidates stand a better chance to get noticed. Remember, your resume will get the reader's attention for only 2.5 to 20 seconds. So, when candidates of the same experience levels and skillsets to apply for jobs in UAE, adding a personality to the CV is the only way to get all eyes on it. 

Employers hardly read even close to the entire resume on the first pass, yet they make an assessment based on a tiny slice of your resume that might have caught their attention. A compelling narrative and a storyline of interesting experiences spice up your resume and keep the reader intrigued.  

Good Things Come in Small Packs 

A resume that is too long may not be a good idea. Taglines and power quotes with a dash of humor will grab easy attention and make your message memorable. Make sure that your resume is your marketing brochure that etches out your story and the value you can bring to their organization.  

Engaging the reader through effective characterization is the key. You are the central character around which the story has to be spun! It will be your experiences that will earn the recruiter's trust and interest.  

Here are Some Tips to create a Story-Based Resume 

• Begin your resume to tell who you are! Instead of devoting more space for the positions held and qualification. 
• You can highlight your practical accomplishments and challenges in your role. This will make you different from another candidate.  
• Instead of duties and responsibilities, tell a story about your accomplishments that will enable the reader to assess your potential easily. Like all good stories, your resume should have a structure that highlights each stage of your career.  
• Make sure to keep resume stories concise, power-packed, and in bullet points. You can always deploy supplemental documents to include more details and create a career biography if needed.  
• Resumes that sums up the personality of the candidate as much as their skills will create a lasting impression.  

A storytelling resume indeed will leave more of an impression!