Does putting an achievement on your CV/Resume help?

[robocop666]

Such as IQ score, chess championship etc. Sports achievements would benefit manual work such as bodyguard. Academic would help IT work. Can anyone talk from experience. Personally I would like to see some accomplishments on someones history.

[jshm2]

Don't be stupid.

Two things to remember:

99% of CV's are scanned by a computer program, not a person. This means adding humour and pointless shit isn't going to add anything to your chances.

Secondly, most companies use agencies for the hiring. Agencies are after a certain price and candidate, and aren't interested in the job, as they get paid regardless. This means a sparse CV hitting the right keywords is more likely to get you an interview. Putting your salary requirements and attitude right up front isn't going to get you selected.

[robocop666]

I hear AI is poor for evaluating CV's as all it looks for is key words. Would somebody not want a bodyguard with a martial arts trophy?

[slatyb]

DO NOT REPORT YOUR IQ. Noon-work activities are questionable. Mostly they won't help unless you are in a position of serious responsibility -- for example you were responsible for planning a large gathering.

[Pinay_ako]

Yes it does! Makes the employer get to know you more! Even being multilingual

[robocop666]

comments here complaint it means nothing. I would want a bodyguard who is a champion boxer. To prove he can fight.

[Pinay_ako]

I used to work sourcing applicants for companies and I made sure they get the best applicants. whenever an applicant adds more information like talents and accomplishments that align with our clients, I made sure they get hired or at least get first pick! Sometimes the staffing specialists even miss that and I remind them who they slipping through their fingers.

[NathanDavis]

if I see an application bragging about IQ...

I skip it immediately

[robocop666]

what about a data analyst or computer programmer? thats a good thing

[NathanDavis]

it is not... it doesn't translate to anything by itself

[robocop666]

so you want low IQ people then?

[NathanDavis]

see... this is exactly why, I avoid IQ talks

your assumption is completely devoid of any critical reasoning, lol

but let me bite.. what's your IQ?

[robocop666]

130 to 160 they all give different results.

[NathanDavis]

means nothing to me...

[Redstang88]

• When you’re 18 maybe. Beyond that if it’s not career related it’s probably not gonna win you any points

[robocop666]

i would want a bodyguard who is also a martial arts champion.

[CharlotteNoivern2]

It helps the company decicde to see you if your go getter

[strateguy632]

no..