When composing your CV for payroll jobs you are applying for, you want to stand out from the crowd. The best way to do this is by emphasising the experience and knowledge you have in the role. Getting the format right and writing a compelling cover letter are vital steps.

Think of your CV as a promotional pamphlet focused on selling you. To avoid being lost in the crowd, try to avoid clich©s when writing your CV. You can’t be too far out, but you want to be different, so the balance is fine. Showcase your payroll knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Show your qualifications in detail, as recruiters will like that. You can get payroll relevant qualifications from most universities. Your education could swing the vote in getting you the job over candidates with similar levels of experience.

Your CV should use the terminology that the job description in the ad used, that way you will have keywords that catch the employer’s eye. Try to give a sentence or two in your cover letter for each expectation listed on the job ad. Detail your experience and describe why it will make you a good addition to the employer’s team.

Note down the relevant skills you will bring to the advertised role. If the ad lists skills they desire for the role, then you can confirm you have the skills and elaborate on where you have used them.

Your Cv should bring you across as a bold and confident person, but always be honest. It will be very embarrassing should you be found out to be a liar when you go for an interview.