A CV revision as a journalist

A couple of days ago, a friend of mine was seeking some guidance in her job hunting and asked me to revise and edit her CV. I was a bit floored by this request, though I understand her current health situation, but for me to revise a CV was a bit too much for a help refugee like me. Second, I am not a recruiter nor do I hold any hiring position since I am a journalist (an explorer one). 

But for some reason I wanted to try to be in the shoes of a recruiter and see what they see. (Again journalists must view, experience and feel what others can do to convey the message rightfully.)

That's why I decided to take on the task and find the best ways to help her.

Also, She is my best friend, and she really lent me her ear and hand during the most depressing times of my life!

What I figured out really triggered my fingers to type the following:

Through the courses, training, experiences and activities, I drew out what roles she might fit into work, produce and learn to take further steps though she didn't specify a certain title. I reached her out instantly and asked what types of jobs she is interested in and thankfully after the talk we came up with various roles that go with her previous encounters and what she is aiming to achieve or grasp on in the near future. 

As I mentioned earlier, I am not a recruiter, I am a journalist!

But what I viewed was: 

It is fine for anyone to adjust their CV the way they want and highlight their potential in a way that would make them stand out.

I know there are rules and standards, but be logical; of course, no one would send a blank document.

I know there should be specific words for each task and role related to the position, but can't there be room for any unexpected new bullets to be stranded?

I know there are tonnes of numbers applying to this one position; hence, at that point, ATS or any sort of online AI tool can be mentioned in the job description to make every applicant aware of how the application scan and process would go.

But still there must be exceptions to roles that require creativity, talents, patience, communication and other soft skills that are curling in different definitions based on each one's personality. If the recruiter is intelligent enough, they would be able to have a peek at the applicant's personality and how they can learn or develop. But the most common revolving gang is to find the redundancy rather than the unconventionally. 

LinkedIn is a strong variable, but needs to be paid attention and a good study scan!

Competition is fierce and it is mentally exhausting on many applicants to sell their values as they are required to regardless that there are many who are introverts. 

If I were able to hire anyone one-day, I wish I could learn about the applicant in their own day. It is really INSIGHTFUL!

In conclusion, every recruiter needs to have adequate attention and study of applicant CVs to be understood correctly for their career goals.