Case Study

Matthew Newton - Toronto

CV & Resume

Thanks to Career Crossroads, Matthew’s CV quickly and effectively highlighted what he could offer employers.

“They provided great advice and sound industry knowledge!”
Matthew Newton, Toronto
Matthew Newton

Why

Matthew had been unemployed for a number of months and was beginning to feel despondent in his job search.  He had applied for many roles but his applications were receiving little engagement from employers.  Matthew couldn’t understand why he was failing to get interviews.  He was well suited to the positions and in some cases, over-qualified.

How

Career Crossroads International showed Matthew how employers review CV’s and what hiring managers look for in a candidate. Career Crossroads International helped Matthew rewrite his CV to get past applicant tracking systems and gain employers’ attention. Career Crossroads International helped Matthew showcase the value he offered and the results he would bring to the market.

Outcome

Thanks to Career Crossroads International, Matthew learned the power of a CV. By creating one professional version of his CV and making effective use of space Matthew’s CV quickly and effectively highlighted what he could offer employers. After months of unemployment, with the help from Career Crossroads International Matthew landed a new role in just one week.

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