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1. These days you can write your CV in the first person (i.e. I have) or the
third person (i.e. he/she has). However, you do not need to use 'I', 'he'
or 'she' in a CV because its use is implied.

2. Do mention things you are good at, but do not go over the top. You can
oversell yourself.

3. Don't mention things that you are bad at or say negative things about
yourself in your CV.

4. Make sure that the CV you write conjures up the right image of you and
your skills, capabilities and achievements. If you do not match the
picture you have painted with your CV at the interview, then your
application will not be taken further.

5. Be careful when you use abbreviations - they can be misunderstood.

6. If you are not happy with your CV or you only seem to get rejection
letters then please get a professional CV writing service to write it for
you. Yes, you will have to pay for it. But, it could save you a lot of
time.

7. Re-read your CV to ensure that there are no grammatical errors and the
8. sentence structure is correct.
9. Make sure the style of the CV remains consistent throughout. Font,
10. Font style and size should remain the same.
The spacing should be paid heed to, to make sure the CV makes up for
a plain and simple reading.
Avoid using stylistic fonts that looks jarring to the eyes.
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Think of your CV as your shop window - it must effectively display your

experience, skills and qualities in a very short period of time. The
following tips will help you produce a CV that does just that.

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Before you start, choose the right structure for your CV. The most
important information, such as your key skills and recent experience,
needs to be near the top, where it can be seen straightaway. Sections
you usually need to include are your Profile, Achievements,
Experience, Special Skills (languages / computers), Education,
Training, and (if you wish) Interests. Your CV should normally be two
pages in length (unless you have a very long career or you are a
contractor or the recruiter asks for a longer CV). If you haven't caught
the recruiter's interest by page two then they probably won't read any
further pages anyway.

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Clear, attractive presentation is also important if your CV is to stand

out. Ensure that it's uncluttered, with key points easy to spot. Use
bullet points and keep the sentences relatively short. Plenty of 'white
space' around the borders and between each section keeps the
document easier on the eye.

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Put your employment history in date order, starting with the most
recent first. Avoid leaving any gaps, so if you've had time out for some
reason, do mention this. Don't go into detail about positions you held
over 10 years ago. Include details of holiday or temporary work only if
it's relevant to the job you're applying for.
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List your job duties beneath each position. List your achievements,
responsibilities and results. Talk about results - what difference did
your presence make? Use numbers for achievements wherever possible,
e.g. "Boosted sales by 20% in first year". And always write in a slightly
formal manner and never use the word "I" - e.g. "Supervised the team"
rather than "I supervised the team". Use the past tense for previous
jobs and the present tense for your current job.

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Include specific skills, such as languages, administrative or computing

skills, in a separate section in your CV. Don't relist them for every job
you've used them in. This is particularly so for IT work - lists of tools
and packages make dull reading and won't make you stand out from
other people with the same abilities.

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Remember the employer wants a sense of the kind of person you are,
as well as what you can do. Are you punctual, conscientious, or
motivated? Do you rise to a challenge? With each point you write, ask
yourself "What does this say about me?"

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Always check for errors. Run a spelling and grammar check and ask
someone else to read it for you. Read it aloud to the dog. The
employer isn't going to believe you're a good communicator if your CV
is full of mistakes.

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You don't have to use the same CV every time. You can have two or
three versions, each for a different kind of job. Or you can tailor your
CV to suit the job you're applying for. It isn't a case of one size fits all.
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Unless the advert tells you not to, always send a covering letter. This
should highlight the two or three areas of experience from your CV that
are most relevant to the advertised job. Never send your CV out on its
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Although you obviously want to present yourself well, don't go too far
and embellish the truth. It can easily backfire on you.

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When sending in a CV or job application form, you must include a

covering letter. The purpose of the letter is to make sure that the CV
arrives on the desk of the correct person. Also to say why you want
that particular job with that particular employer and to draw attention
to one or two key points in the CV which you feel make you suited to
that particular job with that particular employer.

It should clearly say what job you are interested in. If in case you are
sending a 'speculative' CV hoping that they may have work for you,
explain what sort of work you are interested in like saying, 'I believe
my skills equip me to work in the product development
department/accounts office/whatever'. When sending a speculative
CV, you may try telephoning later to push your enquiry further.

  
   
  

    







‡ Start your letter with an underline heading giving the job title you
are interested in. (If you saw the job advertised, say where you saw it.)

‡ The letter should only be on one side of A4 paper. It must be polite

and easy to read.

‡ Mention when you are available for an interview. Ending your letter
with a request for specific extra information may give a positive
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A curriculum vitae is often required for those applying to graduate or

professional programs, employment with international firms, or when
promoting oneself within professional and academic fields.

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A curriculum vitae is longer than the average 1-2 page resume because
it provides a greater range of information which can include:

‡ Professional, Vocational or Research Objective

‡ Summary of Qualifications
‡ Professional Licenses or Certifications
‡ Education including Post Graduate, Graduate and Undergraduate
Degrees and Studies
‡ Listing of Relevant Course work to Match Career or Academic
Objective
‡ Educational or Professional Honors or Awards
‡ Scientific or Academic Research, Laboratory Experience and Related
Skills
‡ Description of Thesis or Dissertation, Papers Written, Publications
‡ Academic or Professional Presentations
‡ Related Extracurricular Activities, Professional and Association
Memberships
‡ Community Involvement
‡ Work Experience - Paid or Volunteer
‡ Technical and Specialized Skills such as Computer Progamming or
Laboratory Instrumentation
‡ Interests - Future Academic or Professional Goals
‡ Travel / Exposure to Cultural Experiences
‡ Foreign Language Skills
‡ Additional Information that May Support Objective or Qualifications

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