Recruiters spend under a minute on a first CV scan, and many find candidates on LinkedIn before any application. Treat the two documents as one system.
Lead with results, not duties
“Responsible for social media” says nothing. “Grew the department’s page engagement during my internship by posting three times weekly” shows initiative and outcome — no invented numbers needed, just your real ones.
Match the language of the role
Mirror the key skills in the job description honestly. Many companies filter CVs by keyword before a human reads them.
Make your LinkedIn headline work
“Graduate seeking opportunities” wastes the most visible line on your profile. State what you do and where you’re heading: “Economics graduate | Data analysis & reporting | Open to analyst roles”.
Keep both alive
Update your CV quarterly and post or comment on LinkedIn regularly — an active profile ranks higher in recruiter searches.
Ready to put this into practice? Join Sabi CAMP, explore the SabiCLIQ LMS or book a session with Career Services.
