Your CV should be short and concise and preferably no more than two or three pages long. Your CV is the first impression you make on the recruiter in charge and it is therefore worth spending some time on. Collect your education and employment in your CV but adapt them to the type of job you are applying for.
It is not necessary to mention qualifications that are not relevant to the post. Instead, highlight the qualifications you have that are actually important for the role. This way you also ensure that your CV is not too long. Also, don’t just list the title or job you held, but be sure to describe clearly but simply both what the company you worked for does and what your professional role there meant in practice. Match this to what is required in the job you are applying for.
If you haven’t had much work experience yet, try to demonstrate other experiences that show you meet the requirements, e.g. training, projects or positions of trust.
- Avoid clichés
Try to avoid empty phrases that actually say nothing about your skills. The recruiter reading your CV wants to get a concrete picture of what you can do and what you have done in the past, so avoid being good at “keeping many balls in the air”. A better way might be to tell us how your social skills help you nurture your business relationships or that you know how to prioritize to run multiple projects on an ongoing basis. - Less is more
It may be tempting to add a lot of color to your CV to make it stand out or to include links to other sites or forums that describe you or show your achievements, but remember that a simple but stylish CV is never wrong. This also saves the recruiter time and you don’t risk being screened out because your CV and qualifications are not easily accessible and clear. - Clear spelling mistakes
Before sending your CV, check it in the spell checker or ask someone to read it to find any spelling or grammatical mistakes. Spelling mistakes may indicate that you are careless or not interested enough in the service.
Example of the structure of a CV
– Personal and contact details
– Work experience
– Trainings/courses
– Other qualifications
– Language skills
– References
Strive to have a clear structure on your CV. Sort the information under the headings and start with the most recent job first. If you have limited work experience, it may be worthwhile to start with your training courses to demonstrate your other qualifications.
Good luck in writing your CV!
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