TIPS TO WRITE CV
- 17-01-2023
- Posted By : Admin
CV is Curriculum Vitae. It is a summary of a candidate’s educational qualification, professional expertise, other skills and hobbies. It is also called resume.
The first step for a job seeker is to create a CV that is he can use to apply for a job. CV is the most important document that helps a recruiter to select the right candidate for a job. A recruiter spends a few minutes to glance over a CV. So it is important that a CV stands out so that it catches the eye of the recruiter.
There are two kinds of CV. A skill focused CV focusses on skills of a candidates and is used by candidates with gaps, school leavers etc. The second kind of CV is work focused which are used by candidates looking for work progression.
Contents of CV:
Educational Qualifications
Work Experience
Hobbies
Projects
Additional courses and certifications
Contact Details
Volunteer experience
Objective
Achievements
Languages Known
Tips to write a CV:
Make it short: Ideally a CV is 1-2 pages long. A recruiter does have time to read elaborate CV. So stick to relevant information. In cases where there the CV is long, example a medical CV stick to important details.
Do not title the document as CV instead use your name.
Use Section Heading as this helps the recruiter to skim the CV.
List the qualifications with grades.
Use font which are easy to read. .The font size should not be too small or large. The font and font size has to be consistent throughout the document.
Match your skills to the job you are applying.
Save the document in your name and not as document 1 or something irrelevant.
Print CV on A4 size paper.
Pay attention to spelling and grammar.
Have a work appropriate e mail id.
Use action verbs like demonstrated, managed, developed, lead, organized to describe work experience.
Update CV regularly.
Do not lie in the CV.
You can include one line branding.
Save the document in pdf or word document as it is easier to open in any computer.
How to fill gaps in CV:
You can list the online courses done during the gap.
You can also list volunteer work or charity work done during the gap.
You can also list hobbies you learnt in the gap.
CV is a summary of your academic and professional achievements to convince your recruiter that you are suitable for the job. A good CV results in an interview call. So it is an important document and a stepping stone for a successful career.
