Most treasury CVs aren’t bad…
They’re just boring.
And boring doesn’t convert into interviews.
I’m asked all the time, “What do you think of my CV?” And my answer is usually the same…
It depends what you want it to do.
A CV shouldn’t be a record of everything you’ve ever been responsible for.
That’s what most get wrong.
A CVs job is to help someone understand quickly why you and your background match a specific role.
That’s why a CV is like a website…
You may have heard this phrase before or you might not but they say that;
“A great website is NEVER finished”.
It should:
- change as the year progresses
- evolve with the latest technological improvements
- continually improve and be updated with the latest information
Most importantly, it should be built around what the visitor is looking for, not what its owner wants to say!
Your CV / Resume Should Do The Same!
Take a look at yours now. If it reads something like…
- “I manage cash”
- “I look after FX”
- “I’m responsible for the treasury system”
…you’re getting it wrong.
Think about what the reader is looking for.
A hiring manager wants the cure for all their headaches.
So, you have to be their paracetamol.
Before the interview, line up the job description with your CV, identify their top pain points, and show exactly where you solve them.
Tell them how you improved cash flow, where you reduced facilities, where you implemented a system, where you built or reshaped a team, where you handled something that mattered.
If you walk in focused on making their life easier, you’ll stand out as the obvious hire.
And to stress the point again…
You need to TELL them this.
Don’t leave it for them to work it out for themselves, because they won’t.
Now, if you want to see how your CV holds up, there’s 3 things to ask yourself:
- Does it make it clear what you’re actually good at?
- Does it reflect what this role needs, not just what you’ve done?
- If I removed the company name, would it still feel written for this job?
If the answer is no, it isn’t finished.
And that’s exactly how it should be. A strong treasury CV should evolve as your career evolves…
Just like a good website, it’s never complete.
Best regards,
Mike
