Effective CVs

Effective CVs●

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A well written CV is important; it can mean getting the interview to that dream job you've just applied for, or being passed over without even so much as a second glance from the employer.

Therefore, your CV has to be as good as you can make it!

Before you start

• Sit down with a piece of paper and look at the job(s) that you are applying for.

• Consider how your skills, education, and experience compare with the skills that the job requires.

• How much information do you have on the job description?

• Sometimes employers do not give enough information so ask for more details if needed.

• Research the job(s) and information about the employer – their structure, products, successes.

Remember

• A CV needs to be concise, easy to read and ideally 3 pages.

• It has to be up-to-date with months and years of employment; roles, responsibilities and accomplishments.

• Try and focus on achievements rather than responsibilities.

• Avoid fancy fonts, templates, colors or borders.

• Use bullet points where possible.

• Highlight your qualifications and skills; i.e. language or computer skills.

• And finally, don’t forget to SPELL and GRAMMAR Check!