[ivanmontillam]

When applying to jobs, write a cover letter. A cover letter tailored to the company you're applying to.

A cover letter gets you very far, it's the battling field you control. With just the CV they "screen you out" and the game is rigged to whoever presents it best. The recruiter has a checklist and decides "flat" on the CV.

However, with a Cover Letter, they see you went an extra mile and can see your communication skills. Given these are good, you improve your chances a lot.

[muzani]

Yup, tailor the cover letter, gave a generic CV. Most don't read the cover letter, but it's a serious advantage with those who do.