Writing a CV

...why not put some CV writing advice into my own words? '''WHAT IS A CV?''' The acronym CV is short for Curriculum Vitae also known as Resume (although the term CV is pretty much standard in the UK). It's a selling tool for individuals wishing to secure employment. It's a record of your academic and employment history, your key achievements and skills, as well as a chance to say what you want out of your future career. '''WHY WRITE A CV?''' Well ...
...even your first job or returning to work after a period of unemployment or after having brought up the kids. Your initial thought is to pick up the local paper and see what's going. You spot a job which looks like it's right up your street (not quite literally, but if it is on your street, then that's even better) and you give them a call. The first thing they'll ask you (99% of the time) is "Have you got a CV?" or "Can you send me your CV?" If you've ...

anonymili 19.01.2006 (16.09.2008) · Read full review
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Like many other people, I have been made redundant. Twice. The first time, I had all the assurances that it was nothing that I did or didn't do, that I'm a wonderful employee and even better person, and that 'when one door closes another opens' and other handy yet oh-so-annoying cliches. I hated the job. They paid me off. I should be happy, right? I should have seen it coming, no? Well, I wasn't happy, and yes, I should have seen it coming (I was ...
...After all, I'm the main wage earner - I'm supporting myself, my daughter and my husband. Of course I was upset. But, hey, life goes on. I got another job. This one also didn't work out - the management were bullies. I complained - again, they paid me to go (not bad after 4 months!). Yet again, the search went on. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So the Job Hunt Began ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Almost. I sulked for a few days. It was a really bad ...

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Writing a CV (Curriculum Vitae) is an incredibly important task – this could be your one and only opportunity to sell yourself to a prospective employer. Whilst most people have probably drafted a CV for themselves at one point or another, few of the CVs that have arrived on my desk are of a standard that particularly impresses me – or of a standard that probably does the writer justice. There are a number of professional bodies who will ...
...Preparation is the key to writing a good CV. Your CV will contain a considerable amount of information about you - some of it factual, some of it quite objective. Clarify what sort of person you are – what are your strengths, your personal qualities and your personal achievements? Write down bullet points of information before you start -–these will help clarify your mind on what it is you want to achieve. Have copies of relevant certificates ...

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...very careful when you are writing a resume. The first point you have to keep in mind is what kind of job you are applying for and which company you are applying to. A good resume is one which meets the requirements of a particular post or a job description. It should be custom made for the job. A resume is a medium by which you can sell yourself and advertise your skills .. basically you are marketing yourself so that people trust you and offer you ...
...has to be followed when writing a resume. A very long resume with three four pages of details is not worth a glance. Remember people who are sorting resumes don’t have the time for a long read. Keep it short but fill it up with relevant details as per the job requirement. ------------------------------------------------------ 2. Heading ------------------------------------------------------ The heading should contain your name in bold letters ...

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...The basic principles of writing a CV may seem obvious, but the same mistakes seem to crop up occasionally and unless the right first impression is made, these CVs tend to end up in the recruiter's bin. ********Layout and Presentation******** The format of your CV should depend on the position for which you are applying and you should focus your list of skills and experiences on those given in the job description. If you were not applying for a specific ...
...would be helpful to start your CV with "Position Sought" The second consideration is presentation. Ideally it should be written on a word processor and saved to disk. This also gives you the added benefit of being able to forward your CV to prospective employers by e-mail. However, if you still have one of those antiquated dot matrix printers, try to print out your CV at the library instead. The end product tends to look like toilet paper, and employers ...

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Your curriculum vitae should be a current document with all the relevant information updated on a regular basis. It seems to be the case nowadays that the time between a job advertisement and a closing date is not very long. If you see a job that you are interested in applying for then you need to have your CV ready and up to date. Wherever possible your CV should be produced using a word processor so that it can be edited easily and the final presentation ...
...yourself then try to get access to one to write the CV and then keep a copy on a diskette. (Also keep a back-up copy). It is very unlikely that you would want an identical CV when applying for two different jobs, as although the facts will still be the same you may want to change the emphasis on some of the information. I would suggest that the ideal length for a CV is three A4 pages (single side printing). If the CV is too short you will not do ...

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...usually best. What writing style should I use? Write in the first person. Stick to the point. An employer wants to identify your key skills and experiences by glancing at your CV. If it is hard work to get this information you will be passed over. What else? Give maximum coverage to your most recent experience or the relevant skills for the IT job you're after. Don't leave gaps! Employers are suspicious of unexplained gaps in the timeline of a ...
...or were forced not to work because of other commitments then say so. When you think you have finished, turn the tables on yourself. Pretend the CV belongs to someone else and you are the employer reviewing it. Be critical! An example The importance of the cover letter The covering letter is truly of crucial importance. It's how you present yourself in letter form, and it is just as important as the CV itself. If your letter is good, the potential ...

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...because I am useless at writing a letter and I didnt have a C.V and I didnt know how to make one. But that was then and now I have a C.V that I am quite proud to send away to potential employers. C.V's are pretty simple to put together once you know how, so due to my success at making my own I thought I would share my tips with you, so here goes: There is no perfect way to write a C.V but you can make sure that the one you write is as effective ...
...on the employer. Employers are busy people and the first impression they get when they look at your C.V should be one that will make them want to read on. An effective C.V draws an employer in by having: *Good quality white or cream paper. *An easy to read type-face. *An instantly attractive design and layout. *Straightforward and simple language. *An uncluttered layout with well spaced out information. *Information in easily identifiable ...

cuddlybear2002 24.02.2002 · Read full review
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...so I think my CV writing skills are pretty good. Trivia time first then - CV stands for Curriculum Vitae which is latin for "The course of one's life", gripping stuff hey! It is known as a Resume in the USA. The CV should be seen as a tool to get you an interview for the job. No employer worth their salt is going to employ someone purely on the basis of reading a CV, no matter how good it is. The interview is far more important and in my opinion ...
...job the employer asks themselves three main questions: 1. Can the candidate do the job? 2. Will the candidate do the job? and 3. Will the candidate fit into the role? All the questions can largely be answered with the CV as it refers to qualifications and past experience but the last two are easier to guage at interview. Your CV should contain the following basic information. Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address (if you have one), education ...

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...Only the good ones are read, they need to be interesting and inviting, well-presented, honest and informative. You have a limited space to promote selective details pertinent to yourself and your experience, this has to be organised carefully for maximum credibility and persuasion. My experience within both technical & commercial recruitment where CVs are usually the crucial deciding factor between success and failure, taught me the following ...
...page being the most important.(If this is poorly presented, boring,uninviting then this is as far as your CV will go...) Choose your font carefully and double spacing is best, always use spell check (or dictionary) and be grammatically correct. Sectionalise your CV, from top to bottom - 1. Personal Details (centralised middle of page) Name, address, tel.no.,mobile, email(optional) beneath this in two columns - Date of Birth:** ** **** Full Clean ...

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A CV is the first step to obtaining an interview, and the primary rule is that it should be produced on quality paper. Often forgotten is the letter that accompanies a CV – this can be almost as important as the CV itself. It should interest the prospective employer enough, to make them want to read the CV. There are some things that will not ‘fit’ into a CV, but is important enough for the prospective employer to know, and therefore ...
...CV. If replying to an advertisement, refer to the qualities needed, stating why you think that you will be suitable for the position. If you do not have all the experience in certain tasks that are asked for, state why you think that you would be able to perform them e.g. refer to situations in previous employment that would assist you in performing the new role. If you have been made redundant, state, that the position you were in became redundant, ...

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Your curriculum vitae is an absolutely essential tool if you're looking to change jobs and it is really your only chance to sell yourself to prospective employers. As with many such things a good CV can do you a great service and make all the difference in you getting the job you want, but equally a bad one can end any hopes you've got of landing the dream post, so it's vital you get it right. Let's consider then the do's and don't's of a good ...
...but you have to be careful. I once got advised that the easy way to do this was to print your CV out on coloured paper, but I'm not sure about that, a pink CV can say a lot about you. Whatever you do decide, it's important to stand out - the key is to catch people's attention and format is just as important as content. By and large, most people replying to a job ad have the necessary experience, so it's more important to give you some sort of uniqueness ...

dave27 24.03.2001 (10.08.2001) · Read full review
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...course I can appreciate that writing a CV is something that is far from easy, and that it is time consuming (as is writing an op about CV writing!). However the importance of doing it right cannot be under-estimated. The first impression is vital. Here are a few thinks to bear in mind: 1) ACTUALITY: There is no point submitting a CV that is not up-to-date. Whilst you may think that you can always explain what you have been doing at an interview, ...
...well not be given a chance to if your CV is not up-to-date. 2) HANDWRITTEN OR TYPED/PRINTED? Unless there is a specific request for a handwritten CV, then you are safest printing it out. A handwritten cv if required should be written with a good quality pen (Yes, it is a labour of love!) The company may be using a graphologist to analyse your handwriting, therefore you should bear this in mind. Black ink may be preferable to other colours (sadly!) ...

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A curriculam vitae, or a CV as it is more commonly known, is one of the most important things in getting a job. It is the first contact between you and your possible future employer. First impressions do actually count, and that doesn't just apply to interviews. When making your CV there are many important points to consider and things to do with regards to it. First of all, you need to make sure that it does not exceed one side of A4 paper. They ...
...seconds and if he has to flick through pages and pages, his concentration will soon be lost. Sad but true - you need to be the one that stands out (and not because it's printed on fluorescent pink paper), not the one 'who made me fall asleep'. Going back to what I said in brackets, it's important to print your CV. A few years ago when computers weren't so common, it wouldn't really have mattered, but today it's taken for granted that that's what ...

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Whatever some CV writing services will tell you, the best CV in the world won't get you a job. What it can do is open the door to the interviews where the real decisions are made. A bad CV can make sure that you never get that opportunity. In my time as a manager I have seen many terrible CVs, some adequate and a very few excellent ones. To understand the importance of a CV you need to nderstand how they are used. CVs are the means used to do a ...
...large the actual line manager may not even see all the applications, only those that HR (Human Resources) feel are appropriate. A manager may be seeing hundreds of applications for a single vacancy, I have certainly been in that situation. Each will probably get no more than 30 seconds on the first sort. It's likely that 50-80% will be discarded at this stage. Only now will any deeper analysis take place. You will see already that you need to present ...

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