CV Writing Tips
Make notes on
From your notes, choose which skills are relevant (skills that are similar) to the job which you are applying for.
These are the most important points for your CV.
Personal details
Begin your CV. Write your full name, address, telephone number, email, date of birth, marital status and nationality at the top of the CV.
Objective
Write an objective. The objective is a short sentence describing the job you hope to get. This is common only in an American-style CV (called a resumé).
Education/Qualifications
Summarize your education, including important facts (type of degree, specific courses you have studied) that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
Experience
List all of your work experience, job by job. Start with the most recent job and progress backwards in time. Again, focus on skills that are relevant.
Include the company details and your job title and responsibilities there.
Skills
Include other relevant information such as languages spoken, computer skills, etc.
Interests
Very briefly include your hobbies and main interests.
References
Finish with the line: References available upon request.
- Your work experience, both paid, unpaid, full-time and part-time. Write down your responsibilities, job title and company information. Include everything!
- Make notes on your education. Include your degree or any certificates, names of major courses, school names and courses relevant to the job you are applying for.
- Make notes on other achievements. Include membership of organizations, military service and any other special accomplishments.
From your notes, choose which skills are relevant (skills that are similar) to the job which you are applying for.
These are the most important points for your CV.
Personal details
Begin your CV. Write your full name, address, telephone number, email, date of birth, marital status and nationality at the top of the CV.
Objective
Write an objective. The objective is a short sentence describing the job you hope to get. This is common only in an American-style CV (called a resumé).
Education/Qualifications
Summarize your education, including important facts (type of degree, specific courses you have studied) that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
Experience
List all of your work experience, job by job. Start with the most recent job and progress backwards in time. Again, focus on skills that are relevant.
Include the company details and your job title and responsibilities there.
Skills
Include other relevant information such as languages spoken, computer skills, etc.
Interests
Very briefly include your hobbies and main interests.
References
Finish with the line: References available upon request.
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