Improve your CV for technical roles
For technical roles, your CV needs to show both expertise and the impact your work has had on the business.
Show technical skills and results together
Combine systems, methods and tools with results. This helps the reader understand the level of your experience.
- Technical availability and OEE
- Quality, waste and complaints
- Project budget, schedule and delivery
- Lean, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Make the scope clear
State the scope where relevant: number of employees, production lines, project size, geographical responsibility or investment budget.
Tailor the headline
Use a clear professional headline that matches the role, such as 'Technical Manager in Manufacturing' or 'Project Manager — Automation and Production'.