Tips for Writing Your CV

If you are job-hunting, a well written CV or Curriculum Vitae is your passport to employment. You need to have an up-to-date CV that markets all of your skills to your prospective employer. There are plenty of CV templates available on the web to help you get the layout and sections right. Ideally, you should use different CV’s with different profiles or objectives when applying to different jobs and employers.

Keep the CV simple. Two sides of an A4-size sheet is enough to communicate your qualifications to the employer. You can provide more detail in your cover letter or when you get interviewed.

When applying for a job, make sure you indicate all the relevant qualifications you have like skills, previous employment experience, and personal strengths on the CV. Read the job description carefully and try to fit your CV credentials to the job. A CV lists down your life history, your relevant job experience, your achievements, and your skills.

Be honest and avoid exaggerating about your work experience or skill set. You will be asked during the interview or skill test about anything listed on your CV so make sure you know what you’ve written in the first place. You should only include keywords to identify your main skills and avoid lengthy exposition; you explain everything when you are called for an interview. When finished, ask someone to check your CV for any errors like spelling or format. Include in your job application a cover letter or any other important documents needed by your prospective employer.

A CV is an important tool in job-hunting because it markets you and your skills to prospective employers.