The CV is the first impression a possible new employer gets. It’s the first hurdle you must jump went it comes to job searching.But where do you start?
The good news is that it’s not as hard as you might think.
1.Golden Role
Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages. set the page layout to narrow margins, this way you can get more information on the one page
2. Start Clear
Do not let your information get lost in trying to be fancy with different font and size for every part of your personal information. Put your name big easy to see and your address, phone number and email on one line under your name. You do not need your age, marital status or nationality. Just your contact information.
3. Personal Profile
A personal profile statement is a vital part of your CV, and it is a short statement outlining your personal characteristics. It tells the reader what kind of a person you are, the attributes and qualities that you possess and the experience you have. A personal profile is to the point do not use personal words such as I am…. or My…. Stay to only 4 lines this is not an essay section.
4. SKILLS
Skills comes next again keep it clear, bullet point form works best here easy to see someone reading your CV will not read a paragraph of information.
All your key information is clear easy to see and to the point. This information will change with every job you apply for so read the job description well and make sure you show the skill the employer is looking for if you have them.
It is not one CV fits all.
Good luck in your job search. I hope this helps. For more tips and personal help contact us on info@careeradvice.ie