Recruitment manager CV examples

How to add contact details to your recruitment manager CV

The contact section of your recruitment manager CV is an important part of your application. You can think of it as the touchstone for employers to reach out and offer you a chance to step into the next parts of the recruitment process. Overlooking this section can lead to missed opportunities and less offers than you might otherwise get – so make sure you don’t miss it! 

To make sure you don’t fall into the trap of missing it, you should always remember to write it as the first section of content on your CV. It should be in a large and/or bold font somewhere near to the top of your document. This will make it easy to spot so the reader won’t miss out on your important information. 

Here is a checklist of details for you to include:

• Your full name – no need to add your middle name
• Your location – make sure to add this so the reader knows where you’re based
• Phone number – use a mobile number if possible
• Email address – use a professional, work-appropriate email

 Example of contact section for a recruitment manager CV

How to write a personal statement for your recruitment manager CV

Next up is your personal statement. This section could be considered your handshake with the reader – your chance to make a good first impression. Writing a good personal statement is all about showing the best of you as a candidate. But you’ll only have 3-4 sentences to get this done.

You can make this section easier by following our simple formula. Start with a first line that captures the hiring manager’s attention. You need to introduce yourself and highlight your career focus. You should make this whole section snappy and to-the-point, leaving out any wider career ambitions you may have. These can be left for a later section of your CV. Your goal for this first section should be to explain why you are experienced enough to be considered for the position of recruitment manager.

Example of personal statement for a recruitment manager CV

In your second sentence, you should state something you have achieved in a previous role. Back this achievement up with a real-world stat or figure – something that lends authority to your claim. For a recruitment manager, using the number of candidates you have employed is a great choice for this section. 

In your third and fourth sentences, you can outline any unique skills or specialisms you have. As a recruitment manager, there are many avenues you can choose for this section of your personal statement – but you should try to highlight a skill that makes you unique. 

Always keep the following tips in mind when you write your personal statement:

• Use a professional tone with the third person.
• Keep the introduction short, up to a maximum of 100 words.
• Maintain a friendly yet formal tone as you write.
• Use keywords from the job ad.

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Recruitment manager CV work experience

The next section of your CV should be your work experience. Because of how much a hiring manager will value practical experience, you should dedicate a lot of time and space to this section. Creating a comprehensive work history section will show that you are ready for the position of recruitment manager.

You should start this section by outlining your current or most recent roles in recruitment. You can go in-depth into the challenges that these roles posed to you and how you overcame them. You can think of this section as your chance to show scenarios where you have proven to yourself and others that you are an accomplished recruiter. 

Here is what you’ll need to include when outlining your work experience:

• The title of your job
• Dates of employment
• The name of the company you worked for
• Location of the company
• Main responsibilities in the position (up to 6)

Use engaging language in this section to keep the reader’s attention. Use positive adjectives – words that describe you in a positive light – and action verbs (anything you can replace “responsible for” with), in order to make this section informative and colourful. 

Example of work experience for a recruitment manager CV

Recruitment manager CV skills

Next up, it’s time to take a look at CV skills. As with your work history, this is a section that many employers will skip to, in order to see if you meet the basic requirements of the job ad. As a recruitment manager, you’ve likely been on the other end of this, so you’ll know that many companies use ATS software to sift through candidates. Use this knowledge to your advantage and add CV skills that will set you apart from the competition! 

We would recommend including a mix between hard and soft skills – up to 12 in total. Hard skills are anything you have learned on the job or through education. Soft skills are more like personal character traits you have gained over the years that make you a great person to work with. 

Recruitment manager skills range from keeping track of KPIs and visiting job fairs to advising team members on their interview technique. Cover all bases by including the following must-have skills on your CV.

How to add education to your recruitment manager CV

The final main section of your CV should be dedicated to your educational section. Depending on the type of company you’ve recruited for in the past, there’s a good chance you know how important relevant qualifications are for a position. It’s another box that needs to be ticked, so you’ll want to make sure that you add in a comprehensive work history section that shows you have the brains as well as the practical experience required for the role. 

You should start by highlighting your highest qualifications and then go backwards. For a recruitment manager, any qualifications in business or human resource management would be a great way of showing that you are prepared for the role.

You should leave out any incomplete classes or bad grades you’ve achieved over the years – instead focus on your most impressive achievements. For a recruitment manager, it’s also important you include any relevant professional training courses you have completed over the years, especially if they are within the realm of HR, or company training. 

Example of education for a recruitment manager CV