Employers are always on the look-out for a strange, almost mythical beast known as a GOOD HIRE. Every time they go to the market to hire someone, they hope that one of these beasts is going to walk through the door. What constitutes a good hire?

	A good hire stays with the organisation for a meaningful length of time. Job-hopping is becoming increasingly common and most employers hate it.
	A good hire does not make waves - good hires fit seamlessly into a new organisation.
	A good hire learns quickly (and inexpensively) or brings useful knowledge to the organsiation.
	A good hire contributes a lot more than (s)he costs.
	A good hire will climb the promotional ladder and pass knowledge and experience on to the next generation of good hires.
	Good hires are also: flexible - they will give 100% and work outside the confines of a job description. healthy - they consistently show up for work or, if they have an ongoing medical condition, they manage it effectively and it doesn't impact on their professional life. honest - they can be placed in positions of trust.

Look at your CV again - does it communciate any or all of these elements to the reader?

Do NOT expect anyone to read between the lines on your CV and look for the good stuff. You must learn to politely but effectively put all of the things that make you a good hire right in front of their nose.

To find out more about getting onto the all-important Short List, have a look at our CV/Résumé section above or feel free to contact us.