Along with text language, acronyms have potential to really hurt your CV and job application!

Just because you know what BISGJ is, does not mean that a Recruiter does. Yes, the Line Manager for the position will know. However your job application may have to go through a computerised screening system or a Recruiter, before it gets to the Line Manager and if they don’t understand the acronym, then your CV may be lost in the pile.

Never assume that a Recruiter will know what it means or knows how to do your job, that’s why they need you. Besides if they knew how to do your job then they would just place themselves!

The only time acronyms are acceptable in a CV is if you see them the job advert! If you really want to use one then please put in the description as well as the acronym!