How to write a CV that passes the first screen

Most first screens happen on a phone. Lead with a tight professional summary, measurable outcomes, and role-relevant keywords from the job post.

Use a clean layout: contact, summary, experience (newest first), education, skills. Avoid tables that break on mobile PDF viewers.

Tailor one version per sector when possible — banking language differs from hospitality. Attach as PDF unless the employer asks otherwise.

Modern Jobs Ghana is built for Find Better. Hire Smarter. — your CV should make the “better” part obvious in under 30 seconds.