What Kind of CVs Do We Like? Our HR Specialists Share What They Look For in Resumes

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What Kind of CVs Do We Like? Our HR Specialists Share What They Look For in Resumes

PO SPECIALIST

Monika Adamčiaková

If you’re looking for a new job, you have quite a few options to “check out” potential employers. You can browse their social media, career pages, or visit their booth at various events.

From the other side, however, the rules of the game are different. When we’re looking for new colleagues, our first contact with candidates is often limited to a resume. That’s why it shouldn’t be taken lightly.

At GLOBESY, we’ve reviewed more than a thousand CVs over the past few years. Today, we decided to collect some common mistakes and, more importantly, small tips about what we pay attention to.

Katka a Evka

People Operations Specialists

Basic Overview

A CV is usually divided into several key sections that together help us quickly form an impression of you. Each of them is important to some extent, but it’s essential to find the right balance in terms of length.

Ideal resumes typically fit on one or two pages, where you can focus on the information you consider most valuable and relevant to the position you’re applying for.

Katka

When it comes to content, the golden rule is to provide only truthful information. Be honest — if you don’t have certain experience or required skills, don’t make things up and don’t rely on ChatGPT in the future 🙂
I appreciate an honest and straightforward person much more than someone whose CV looks perfect but cannot back it up.

Personal Information

If your resume catches our attention, we’ll want to contact you as quickly as possible. Therefore, place your personal and contact details somewhere clearly visible.

First and last name – it may seem obvious, but we sometimes receive CVs without a name and have to guess it from the email address.

Current place of residence – this helps us consider whether to prepare a workspace for you later in our Žilina or Bratislava office.

Phone number – a number where we can reach you, ideally including the international dialing code.

Email address – it should look professional and trustworthy (e.g., firstname.lastname).

Evka

Contact details are just as important to us as education or work experience. If key information is missing or written in an unclear format, we have to ask for clarification, which takes time. In such cases, candidates whose resumes clearly provide what we’re looking for have the advantage.

Education

Your academic background helps us form a picture especially for candidates who don’t yet have much work experience. It gives us a basic overview of the topics you focused on and the type of knowledge we can expect from you.

Katka

Details about your studies are particularly helpful when evaluating candidates for junior technical positions. In this section, I appreciate when the information goes a bit deeper. You can mention the topics of your thesis or courses you’ve completed that relate to the position — we can then discuss them during the interview.

The university name alone doesn’t tell us much. Don’t forget to include not only the school’s name, but also your field of study and the years you attended. If you’re still studying, include your expected graduation year — this helps us estimate your availability.

Work Experience

Already graduated? Let us know what you’ve been doing since then. List your work experience in reverse chronological order (from most recent to oldest) and include the company name, job title, and start and end dates.

Katka

Work experience helps me understand what skills you have and how you could apply them with us. CVs that include not only company names and positions but also a short description of responsibilities definitely earn extra points.

You don’t need to list dozens of summer jobs. Choose the experiences that are relevant to the position you’re applying for, where you gained valuable skills or professional growth.

Skills and Abilities

This section, like the previous one, should be tailored to the specific job offer. Language and computer skills are usually the basics. For other skills, focus primarily on those mentioned in the job posting.

For language skills, indicate your level — whether based on exams, studies, courses, or self-assessment:
Beginner (A1), Elementary (A2), Intermediate (B1), Upper-Intermediate (B2), Advanced (C1), Proficient/Expert (C2).

For computer skills, list the programs you regularly use. If the job ad mentions additional software that you at least know how to navigate, include those as well. Don’t forget to rate your proficiency level (beginner, advanced, expert).

Evka

Some people modestly overlook their strengths because they see them as something ordinary. If that’s your case, try asking former colleagues or people around you — you might discover your superpower 😊

Interests

Interests are often an underestimated section of a CV. However, even if it may not seem so at first glance, your hobbies can tell us a lot about you.

Evka

I’m just as interested in your hobbies and activities as in your motivation and willingness to grow in them. They reveal what you genuinely enjoy and pursue on your own initiative. Is mushroom picking your passion? I might assume you’re patient and attentive. Do you play tennis professionally? You likely have perseverance, resilience, and the ability to handle pressure.

Remember, through your resume, we’re only beginning to get to know you. You can help us by adding a link to your social media profile or professional portfolio, or by writing a few words about why you’d like to work at GLOBESY. We’re happy to take a look.

Bonus Tip at the End

If you’d like, you can attach a brief and honest self-description to your CV. Tell us how you see yourself. When we hire, we welcome your whole personality — not just your knowledge.