12 Fast CV Fixes I Use to Get More Interview Calls

I noticed recruiters often spend less than 10 seconds on a CV. If yours isn’t getting callbacks, it’s usually formatting, not your skills. My quick checklist for both Nigerian roles and remote positions: 1. Start with a 2–3 line summary: role, years, niche and a key result. 2. List your skills above experience and mirror the job description. 3. Limit each role to 3–6 bullets. Begin with a verb and an outcome. 4. Use numbers: “reduced processing time by 20%,” “served 50+ customers weekly.” 5. Remove “responsible for.” Highlight results instead. 6. Fill gaps with projects, freelance or volunteer work—no excuses. 7. Tailor one CV per role type. Avoid mixing fields. 8. Early in your career? Lead with projects and brief descriptions. 9. Keep formatting ATS-friendly: no tables or graphics. 10. Add a one-line tools stack: Excel, Power BI, Figma, Python, etc. 11. Include your location and remote-ready status: “Lagos • Open to remote.” 12. Proofread the first 10 lines like your career depends on it. Drop your job title and years of experience (no phone or email) and I’ll suggest three bullets to refine first. If you’d like a quick draft to start from, just let me know.

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