Writing a CV

I've been working in HR (Human Resources), Personnel & Training related roles for well over 10 years now and on top of that have been called upon by many relatives, friends and friends of friends to help them with their CVs or to write their CVs from scratch. So, I thought, 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 ... more

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 bored to tears), and true, I did take it personally. After all, I'm the main wage earner - I'm supporting myself, my daughter and my husband. Of ... more

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 compile a CV for you, but nobody really understands you like you do yourself – you are far and away the most qualified person to write a CV ... more

****************************************​***** ********* It is not the years in your life, but the life in your years that count. (Adlai Stevenson) ****************************************​*** *********** Knowing how to write a resume is very important if you want to land the right job with the right money. Resumes can make or break your career. You have to be 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 ... more

A CV is a means of introducing oneself to a prospective employer and documenting the qualities you have to offer - nothing more. However, without an effective CV, those first interviews will seem somewhat elusive. 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 ... more