The way you write your CV/resume is very vital to getting to the interview stage for a job. Because the content of your CV says much about you, that the employer may want to know, whether you are suitable for the job or not, and the way you write it shows whether you are experienced or not. A well-written CV enhances your chances while a poorly-written one, most of the time, end up in the trash.
Tips for Writing A CV
Adaptability: A CV is to be written in a way that makes it appropriate for the job you are applying for. It must be peculiar to the job; otherwise, it is going to contain relevant and irrelevant information.
Brevity: Most employers have a lot on their desk and so would not have the time to spend long time going through an essay-like curriculum vitae. Therefore, keeping your CV short is the key here, if possible, at most two pages.
Accuracy: You must bear in mind that you are presenting yourself. Therefore, do it accurately and positively.
Attention Catching: A good CV is attractive and easy to read. You can make your have this quality by making use of capital letter, underline, bold type, spacing and appropriate typeface.
When you are writing a job CV, you must bear in mind that the employer knows what he wants and what he is looking to find in your CV. Many times employers have found on their tables CVs that contain irrelevant content while the important details that ought to be there are left out. To guard against this, you need to take note of the following points. They will help you as you write your own.
A good and well-written CV must have the following outline:
- Personal Information
- Objective
- Profile
- Education
- Work Experience
- Skills
- Interests
- References
- Putting labels in your personal information may not be necessary. You don't even have to mention other information like gender, age, religion, marital status, nationality and race. Some people do make a mistake of sending their photograph when it has not been requested; don't do it, unless it is requested.
- Don't neglect to include your objective and profile. By including it, you are giving an employer an idea of who you are. Make sure you write that in a clear language. While it is true that many neglect this, many others who don't neglect it write their objective putting together words the ended up making no meaning.
- Always remember to put the most recent of your education first. Many people usually include primary school, while you can omit it don't forget to include the prizes and awards you have won.
- You can put your most recent post first and write more about it. If you wish, you can put your work experience before your education. No problem about this.
- Let your skills include your practical ability as it is appropriate for the job
- Most CVs usually have something like reading, traveling, singing, etc. as their interests. These are indistinct and unclear subject. Subject like community activities, creative activities or sport could be included, but they must be kept short.
- The titles, names, addresses of your references must be given when you send your CV. You can either send them with the CV or send it on a separate page.
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