Writing a CV
The principal purpose of a CV (Curriculum Vitae) is to secure a job interview and hence a good CV is your primary marketing tool. It should serve as your introduction to a potential employer and to create a positive impression of how your skills can match that particular organization's job needs. Therefore, a good first impression is very crucial!
For most of the positions, every day, the employers receive large number of CVs by post, fax and e-mail. To catch the attention of the employer, it is vital to prepare your CV in a most professional way. A well-written CV will dramatically improve your chances of being short listed for a job interview.
A typical CV will have the following headings:
- Name and address (in the headers)
- Objective/Summary
- Educational Qualifications
- Work History
- Computer Skills
- Personal Particulars
- References (Optional)
Tips on creating a CV
- Tailor your CV as much as possible for each job position.
- It should be brief , easy to read and grammatically well constructed.
- The maximum number of pages should not exceed 3 to 4 pages.
- Usage of good font and layout is very important.
- Should be honest and factual of your credentials, which focuses on your education, work experience, accomplishments, in chronological order with the most recent dates first.
- Highlight your achievements very clearly and relate to the job you are applying for. It should be short and may use bullet point statements.
- It may be appropriate to include details like recent training or skills development program that you have attended which may be relevant for the job.
- The personal details should contain contact telephone number/e-mail address to facilitate the employer to contact you easily.
- Proof reading is important before CV is being sent to avoid any grammatical mistakes or typo errors. Take the help of someone who's good at proofreading.
- Always keep your CV up-to-date so that you can respond instantly to job opportunities
Wish you Good Luck in your job hunting!