CV /resume writing tips

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Lanolin

Lanolin

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I just thought I would start a thread for those of us maybe looking to change jobs, find a new job, or update their skills, having a CV is now an essential for anyone looking to apply for any sort of job.

CV stands for curriculum vitae, its latin for 'the course of ones life'. Other countries esp US and Canada will call it a resume which is kinda the same thing. What it is a list of your education and professional achievements.

Ideally it should be 1-2 pages, 3 at absolute most. Employees dont want to read a 10 page document listing evey single award you won and certificates back to primary school!

The first things you be aware of is, for each job you apply for, you need to tailor your CV for THAT job. You cant just send a generic CV to a hundred employers and expect one of them to hit the jackpot. You need to have an objective stated at the beginning.

I will come back to this thread and add some more tips as am just beginning. Feel free to ask any questions or add your own things you found worked for you.
 
The term curriculum vitae is also used in the US, however the common usage for employment applications is generally a resumé.
 
Ok lets get started.
There are different templates that you can use for CVs.
But this is one I found most effective and will give a general outline here. You might find it helpful. Its always good to have someone else help you to have second opinion and also to see what you cant see for yourself, whther its proofreading or listing your qualities and achievements, as many if us dont really want to puff ouselves up. But the thing is a CV or resume is personal to you. Its all about YOU!

Your name. Very important. In big letters. Its the first thing someone sees. Make sure its the name you want to be known by. If its different from your drivers licence or passport or whatever, you can say aka ... but this is what people will call you.

Underneath your name have two or three words describing you. It could be the field or role you see yourself in. For example maybe you are say applying for nanny role. You could describe yourself as a no-nonsense nanny or nurturing nanny. Or maybe its a technical role you could describe yourself as a technician, specialist, guru, expert, genius, wizard, master....or for a serious skilled role, it could be whatever the role is...professional. Or if you starting out it could be whatever the role is ... apprentice.

More to come...
 
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