If you’re reading this and your CV has your birthday, what a team player you are, or your hobbies on – it’s time to take them off. 

Don’t take my word as the gospel, but as someone who’s hired people, let me tell you I spend more time looking at your LinkedIn, socials and website than I do reading your CV.

Of course, this is all dependent on the career, company and role you’re applying for but here’s a few reasons why the old school CV has had its day. 

1. Online portfolios and personal websites allow you to showcase your work, skills, and accomplishments in a more dynamic way than a static CV, but these can be expensive, so your second best bet is really spicing up your LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube Channel, or a Creative Portfolio in PDF format if you’ve got a load of work you want to show.

2. As gross as it is, LinkedIn acts as your digital resume, detailing your experience, endorsements, and connections that is way easier to update than a word doc. 

3. Especially in creative fields, having an impressive body of work and online presence matters more than a formal CV, see point 1. 

4. With more roles being project-based or freelance gigs, a flexible online work portfolio is more useful than a linear career CV. 

5. Sorry babies, but we are looking at your social media instead.

6. Proven skills and expertise demonstrated through non-traditional credentials like online courses, certifications go way further than you think.

7. An increasing number of companies are using CV-blind hiring practices to reduce unconscious biases.

8. With more jobs being personality and culture-fit driven, a CV alone doesn't capture the nuances of who you are as an employee. We want to vibe with you.

9. Get networking! Go to networking events. Hint: we have one coming VERY soon) Show up at activations. Message the brands you like. Email companies even if there’s no job ads out. People will hire you because they like you. Skills can be taught if you’re the right person for the company. 

A thoughtfully crafted CV is still a good thing to have if someone asks for it. Keep it brief. Highlight the places your best work is shown. 

And don’t say you like reading or swimming – we all know that’s a lie. 

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