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📝 Your CV Should Tell a Story, Not Just a Task List đŸ«


If you’re a technical professional working on your CV, here’s a common pitfall to avoid: listing responsibilities without context, technology details, or impact. Your CV is more than just a log of what you did; it’s a chance to show how you made a difference, what tech you used, and why it mattered to the project or company.


Let’s take an example of what NOT to do using a made up CV:

Professional Experience December 2021 – Current Software Engineer

  • Independently gathering new tasks and formulating specifications for their successful execution.

  • Coordinating tasks among team developers, engaging in planning to meet tight deadlines.

  • Conducting code reviews across applications, optimizing code quality and best practices.

  • Optimizing application performance through refactoring and database tuning.

  • Orchestrating deployments and ensuring compliance with steps.

  • Assisting new developers by sharing expertise and providing guidance.

    🔍 What’s missing here?

Without context, the above example sounds like a list of duties rather than achievements. There’s no indication of the specific technologies used, how they contributed to the project, or the actual impact on the organization. Each point should show why the work mattered.

Here’s a more effective approach:

📌 1. Specify the Technology Used

Mention the tech stack, frameworks, or tools you used. Did you optimize the codebase with Python or tune databases in PostgreSQL? Details help hiring managers understand your technical strengths.

📌 2. Link Technology to Project Goals

Explain why you chose specific tech solutions and how they addressed the project’s challenges. For instance, “Improved API response time by 30% using asynchronous processing with Node.js, enhancing user experience in high-traffic environments".

📌 3. Show Impact with Metrics

Whenever possible, add measurable outcomes—like increased app responsiveness, reduced load times, or improved data accuracy. Example: “Reduced database query time by 40%, accelerating report generation and boosting team productivity.”

💡 Remember: Hiring managers want to see not just what you did but how you did it, why you chose that approach, and what impact it had.

Make sure each bullet point on your CV tells a story about your unique contribution and the difference it made.


👉 Think of your CV as your professional story, not just a task list.



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