A recruiter looking through a pile of CVs needs to see information in a certain way. In the same way, when we look at a menu in a restaurant, we expect to see starters, main courses, desserts and beverages laid out in a particular way. Failure to meet the readers expectations leads to confusion. Most people will put that CV straight into the "no" pile rather than waste their time trying to pick out information that should have been readily available
Your name needs to be shown prominently at the top of the page. First and second names are absolutely fine and shortened versions of your first name are becoming increasingly acceptable. If you prefer to be called Kath and not Kathleen, please make sure the recruiter knows your name. Be careful with nicknames- a shortened version of your name is fine, gummy bear is not.
Basic contact information need to have a prominent place at the top of the CV. Your name, full postal address including postcode, your land telephone line and mobile number as well must all be included. Please make sure that they all are easily readable at the top of your CV
A career statement and personal profile is expected of you. The employer needs to know what sort of job role you have done/ or are capable of fulfilling. They need to be aware of the sort of level of seniority you have, the geographical area in which you want to work, and also some pointer towards your track record. The industry sector(s) is which you are able to work are also very important. Effectively, you are showing what you can do, at what level, for who and where.
Your work or career history needs to be chronicled in reverse chronological order (start with the most recent and work back). You most recent achievements are of most interest to an employer and should be shown before older, less relevant information. Remember that an employer is interested in what you can do for them, right now.
Please remember that academic qualifications are gained through academic institutions like schools, colleges, etc. They are different from professional qualifications and should be separated out from those qualifications in a section of the CV of their own. Starting with the highest level of qualification, itemize all your qualifications, in the order: qualification, institute, date(s)
There is some confusion about professional qualifications- people think that all qualifications are the same, whether they are academic (gained through educational institutions) or professional. Professional qualifications are usually gained through a company, service provider or perhaps an individual. Make sure they are listed in order of level of importance. This can be a little subjective but try and put the most important/ most relevant first given the type of job for which you are applying
The last section of your CV is made up of hobbies, interests, other information, etc. This information is a bit like the relish on a burger- not much use without the main ingredient, but it can make the difference between a memorable meal or just another snack. Your interests should be factual. Never put your actual date of birth on your CV. There are far too many people who may want to make use of this valuable personal information who may wish to use it to steal your identity
Your name needs to be shown prominently at the top of the page. First and second names are absolutely fine and shortened versions of your first name are becoming increasingly acceptable. If you prefer to be called Kath and not Kathleen, please make sure the recruiter knows your name. Be careful with nicknames- a shortened version of your name is fine, gummy bear is not.
Basic contact information need to have a prominent place at the top of the CV. Your name, full postal address including postcode, your land telephone line and mobile number as well must all be included. Please make sure that they all are easily readable at the top of your CV
A career statement and personal profile is expected of you. The employer needs to know what sort of job role you have done/ or are capable of fulfilling. They need to be aware of the sort of level of seniority you have, the geographical area in which you want to work, and also some pointer towards your track record. The industry sector(s) is which you are able to work are also very important. Effectively, you are showing what you can do, at what level, for who and where.
Your work or career history needs to be chronicled in reverse chronological order (start with the most recent and work back). You most recent achievements are of most interest to an employer and should be shown before older, less relevant information. Remember that an employer is interested in what you can do for them, right now.
Please remember that academic qualifications are gained through academic institutions like schools, colleges, etc. They are different from professional qualifications and should be separated out from those qualifications in a section of the CV of their own. Starting with the highest level of qualification, itemize all your qualifications, in the order: qualification, institute, date(s)
There is some confusion about professional qualifications- people think that all qualifications are the same, whether they are academic (gained through educational institutions) or professional. Professional qualifications are usually gained through a company, service provider or perhaps an individual. Make sure they are listed in order of level of importance. This can be a little subjective but try and put the most important/ most relevant first given the type of job for which you are applying
The last section of your CV is made up of hobbies, interests, other information, etc. This information is a bit like the relish on a burger- not much use without the main ingredient, but it can make the difference between a memorable meal or just another snack. Your interests should be factual. Never put your actual date of birth on your CV. There are far too many people who may want to make use of this valuable personal information who may wish to use it to steal your identity
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About the writer: Glenn Hughes is one of a group of professional cv writers that offer professional cv writing services to job hunters all across the world.
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