It's important to always have a CV which is up to date. Whenever you start a new job, leave a job, do some work experience, gain a new qualification etc. make sure that your CV represents this.
Your CV should include:
It's is important to always have at least two copies of your CV printed out. There are many times when opportunities come and go, and not having CV printed and ready to hand out may hold you back from getting a call back.
A good layout for a CV is shown in the pictures below.
Your CV should include:
- Home address
- Term-time address
- Contact details - mobile, home numbers, email addresses
- USP
- Education (most recent first)
- Employment (most recent job first)
- Your key skills
1. Use titles and headings.
Make the job easier for the employers, give everything a title and use sections. If you do this, half the job for them is already done. For example, if they want to find out what education you have, they'll look for the education section straight away. Bang.2. Don't tell them what they don't need to know.
For example, when saying your GCSE results, they don't need to know every subject you completed. Instead, keep it simple by saying something such as 5 A's 3 B's 2 C's including English, Maths and Science.3. Don't include personal details.
When writing your CV, do not include your gender, nationality, date of birth, martial status or ethnicity. This information is not needed at first glance by an employer.4. List relevant skills.
When listing what you have done in your jobs, don't write an exhaustive list of the things you done. Instead, you should list the things you have learned and skills which are relevant for a new job. Also, it is important not to repeat information in this section.5. List all modules for University degree.
Listing all the modules you do at university could make what you do more relevant to employers. In many cases, many modules are hidden behind course titles so break it down for them.6. Make use of all the space on the page.
If you make use off the whole page, it is easier to digest. You should have the right amount of white space on your CV7. Get rid of the title CV or Curriculum Vitae.
When employers read your CV, they'll know what it is and why you have sent them it so you don't need to include this. Only put relevant information on your CV8. Always have two copies of your CV printed out.
It's is important to always have at least two copies of your CV printed out. There are many times when opportunities come and go, and not having CV printed and ready to hand out may hold you back from getting a call back.
9. Keep contact details up to date.
If you are successful, the employer is going to need a way to contact you. If you change your mobile number, address or email address make sure it is updated on your CV. Also, it is important to have an email address which is sensible. Having one which you made for MSN 8 years ago probably won't impress the employer.
10. Make your CV stand out.
Having a CV which stands out from your competitors is always a good thing. Maybe include a bit of colour on your name at the top. Creativity is a skill many people love.
A good layout for a CV is shown in the pictures below.
These tips are must be helpful to prepare excellent CV... thanks for sharing.
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