Complete Guide to land your Dream NGO Job

The complete guide to get your dream NGO Job Part A - Make Your CV Stand Out ! The most important part of building your CV in the 21st century is formatting it for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). ATS is software used by companies to sort through the thousands of applications they receive by putting them all into a basic format and comparing it to the job description. ATS targets the top 25% as such automatically rejects an average of 75% of applicants. By optimizing for this technology, you can put yourself in the top 25% of applicants - a significant advantage! How to Implement: • Use simple formatting and clear wording. • Use popularly recognized fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, Tahoma, or Calibri. • Use clear and common section titles (i.e. “Work Experience” not “Past Jobs”). • Avoid columns, pictures, and tables. • Tailor your resume to each job description by incorporating keywords from the posting.

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