70. The 7 Second CV: What recruiters wish everyone knew | Libby White
3/16/202628 min
What is the biggest mistake people make when writing a CV? And how can yours land you an interview in 7 seconds?
In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Libby White, Senior Consultant at Reed specialising in marketing, communications, PR and design recruitment.
While some people claim the CV is becoming outdated, Libby explains why it remains a critical tool for getting interviews and how small changes can dramatically improve your chances of standing out.
Drawing on her experience screening CVs every day, Libby shares practical advice on how candidates...
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First 90 secondsJames Reed· Host0:00
Welcome to All About Business with me, James Read, the podcast that covers everything about business, management, and leadership. Every episode, I sit down with different guests of bootstrap companies, master-minded investment models, or built a business empire. They're leaders in their field, and they're here to give you top insights and actionable advice so that you can apply their ideas to your own career or business venture. [upbeat music] Welcome to All About Business Shorts, where we share practical advice you will actually use. In this episode, we're doing things a little differently. Instead of a career journey, we're focusing on one thing that still trips up even very experienced professionals. That's your CV. I'm joined by Libby White, one of our top Read consultants, who reviews CVs every single day for mid-level and senior roles. We'll unpack what hiring managers really look for, how to distill years of experience without underselling yourself, and the small strategic changes that can make a very big difference. If you've ever wondered why your CV isn't getting the response you expect, this one's for you. [upbeat music] So today in our Spring Short series, I'm really pleased to welcome Libby White. [laughs] Um, we're gonna be talking about a subject close to my heart, the CV. Um, the CV is a document that