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How to get a professional looking cv?
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I do my own and send it to a family member, it's got nothing to do with their primary job but they do see quite a lot of them and helps people do them..
Keep it neat, clean and easy to read. Don't waste peoples time with useless information.
Keep it neat, clean and easy to read. Don't waste peoples time with useless information.
Both are really helpful i think in terms of doing your own one
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-...1#put-your-name-and-contact-info-at-the-top-2
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-phrases-you-shouldnt-have-on-your-cover-letter-2013-1
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-...1#put-your-name-and-contact-info-at-the-top-2
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-phrases-you-shouldnt-have-on-your-cover-letter-2013-1
cerebus
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Gain tons of experience and qualifications.
ChilliGirl
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Do not add boxes all over. Keep it neat and clean.
Just neatly lay out the relevant information. There is no need for anything special or flashy. Also if you plan to seek employment through recruiting agencies it makes absolutely no difference how you lay it out and cover letters are totally pointless because the agency will usually just capture the CV information into their own layout and that is what the employer will see.
You should also check out the linkedin profiles of a few people who are successul in your industry. It could give you some ideas of how to structure your CV, and what types of points you should make. You should create your own LI profile too.
Also, unless it is relevant to your job, you should leave out things like health status, drivers licence, number of kids, religion, etc. Also be very brief on superseded education (e.g. If you have a degree don't give your high school marks or mention your grade 5 play
).
If you've just graduated, you should lead with your education, otherwise you should start with your work experience.
Make sure that your CV is consistent - try to avoid overlapping dates, back dating promotions (eg, if you just became a senior sales manager after 10 years of employment, don't make your CV imply you have had the position for all ten years) - this tends to make CVs appear disingenuous. Similarly, don't claim to have done a major part of some project when you couldn't possibly have done that much during some short stint at some company.
Also, unless it is relevant to your job, you should leave out things like health status, drivers licence, number of kids, religion, etc. Also be very brief on superseded education (e.g. If you have a degree don't give your high school marks or mention your grade 5 play
).If you've just graduated, you should lead with your education, otherwise you should start with your work experience.
Make sure that your CV is consistent - try to avoid overlapping dates, back dating promotions (eg, if you just became a senior sales manager after 10 years of employment, don't make your CV imply you have had the position for all ten years) - this tends to make CVs appear disingenuous. Similarly, don't claim to have done a major part of some project when you couldn't possibly have done that much during some short stint at some company.
A few more points..
There are different types of CV/resumes applicable pending the type of job/role you wish to fill.
Example..
Early technical orientated CVs should highlight technical skills and other associated procedural stuff while more experienced also highlight additional responsibilities at the company which usually include team orientated things like code/doc reviewing, etc.
Non-technical CVs highlight accomplishments/impact made while at the company rather.
Point is this.. more experienced CVs focus on impact & responsibility rather than just tool sets used.
There are different types of CV/resumes applicable pending the type of job/role you wish to fill.
Example..
Early technical orientated CVs should highlight technical skills and other associated procedural stuff while more experienced also highlight additional responsibilities at the company which usually include team orientated things like code/doc reviewing, etc.
Non-technical CVs highlight accomplishments/impact made while at the company rather.
Point is this.. more experienced CVs focus on impact & responsibility rather than just tool sets used.
Do your own and get some peer group advice (friends, family, coworkers).
While an agency will just recapture your CV, if you are applying directly then presentation is important.
Make sure your critical 'stuff' is at the top. If your first page (sometimes even first paragraph) isn't great then a recruiter may read no further.
While an agency will just recapture your CV, if you are applying directly then presentation is important.
Make sure your critical 'stuff' is at the top. If your first page (sometimes even first paragraph) isn't great then a recruiter may read no further.
An HR person vetting CVs might, but for anyone skilled recruiters are more likely to check out the whole document before tossing it unless you're in an over-supplied market, because they make a big fee off each placement.
It does depend on the field.
