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How to create the perfect CV
Posted on June 2, 2018 at 6:52 am
Contrary to popular belief that a CV is supposed to get you the job, it is only supposed to convince an employer to grant you an interview. So, how do you write a great CV? Consider the following guidelines:
- Personal attributes.
Indicate your full name, your contacts (email addresses and phone numbers) and address.
- Career objective.
Provide a quick overview of your skills and a clear indication of the position you are looking to fill.
- Education and professional background.
Incorporate the most recent and highest qualification down to the lowest. Include the institution, years of study and grade.
- Work Experience.
Begin with the most recent and continue in reverse sequence of dates. Include the organisations, job titles, responsibilities, job duration and the job achievements.
- Training.
Include a special set of skills you possess such as foreign languages or computer skills.
- Referees.
Incorporate at least two referees, their contacts and their relation to you. Make sure to inform them about the inclusion.
- Hobbies.
Although optional, it is recommended to include off-work activities you enjoy doing. This helps enhance your individual aspects.