When it comes to your CV, more is not always better. A cluttered, unfocused CV can distract recruiters from your most important qualifications. But in an effort to showcase all our experience, many of us are guilty of including information that's simply not relevant to the job we're applying for.

This is where an "irrelevance detox" can be a game-changer. And Flashy's AI-powered analysis is the perfect tool to guide you through it.

The Problem with Irrelevant Information

Irrelevant information on your CV does more than just take up space. It can:

• Dilute Your Key Message: The more you include, the harder it is for a recruiter to see what's truly important.
• Raise Red Flags: Including experience or skills that are completely unrelated to the role can leave a recruiter wondering if you've even read the job description.
• Lower Your Relevancy Score: An ATS might penalize you for having a CV that isn't focused.

Our article on top CV mistakes covers this in more detail.

How Flashy Identifies Irrelevance

Flashy's AI is trained to do more than just find what's missing from your CV; it also helps you identify what's not needed.

1. JD-Centric Analysis: Flashy's analysis is always centered on the job description. If a skill or experience on your CV doesn't align with any of the criteria in the JD, it's a candidate for removal.
2. Highlighting Non-Matches: The feedback you receive will show you which parts of your CV aren't contributing to your relevancy score. This is a clear signal that they might be irrelevant for this specific application.
3. De-Emphasizing Content: Sometimes, information isn't completely irrelevant, but it shouldn't be the focus. Flashy can help you identify areas where you can be more concise.

Performing Your 'Irrelevance Detox'

Here's a simple process for cleaning up your CV with Flashy:

1. Run the Analysis: Start by getting your initial relevancy score and feedback.
2. Review the Non-Matches: Look at the parts of your CV that Flashy has flagged as not matching the JD.
3. Be Ruthless: Ask yourself: "Does this piece of information directly support my candidacy for this role?" If the answer is no, consider removing it or moving it to a less prominent section.
4. Re-Analyze: After you've trimmed the fat, run your CV through Flashy again. You'll likely see that your relevancy score has improved, even though you've removed content.

A cleaner, more focused CV is a more powerful CV. For more on the importance of tailoring, see our guide on tailoring your CV for each job.

Ready to declutter your CV? Head over to Flashy and start your 'irrelevance detox' today.