The perfect Resume/CV

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Hi guys,

Do you know of any site that offers (free) advice on how to write up a good, formal resume/CV?

I am battling to find a site that show how one should look like (free).

I need to make one up, that looks well, 'professional'.

:)
 
MS word, Open, New, template, Resume (or something like that). Simple is best. Don't lie. Less is more.

My answer to your post comes from reading about 100's CV's in my past job. Thank goodness I don't do that anymore.
 
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What I do is I highlight my skills in a little block top right (and make it grey with bold Arial text so it stands out)

Then to the left I start with my latest job and work down with my experience and then education.

Right at the top I have my contact details and age and that I have a drivers licence (usually the header)

I never bother with objectives or anything like that as that can be covered in the interview.

This short 2 (or 3 page depending on how many places you worked at and what your duties were) has got me over 53 interviews. Without a frigging agent...

Also a tip for the interview, I usually say something (if they ask you to describe yourself or work ethic): "I'm lazy (pause) so I'd rather do my job right the first time so I dont have to do it over a second time"

The "I'm lazy" bit usually catches them off guard ;)

I had my pick of jobs
 
Very clever.. I am looking for a new job and will definately be trying that line Acid :) Thanks for the tip!
 
How long your CV should be, depends very much on the culture of the industry. In the US they don't want to see more than 1.5 pages, so keep it snappy. In the UK, 2-3 pages are the norm. South African companies normally prefer the UK length.

I usually use the following structure: personal details; work experience; achievements and education; What can I offer comapany XYZ?; Other interests.

The 'What can I offer company XYZ?' is the most important part of the CV. If you have the job spec or ad in front of you, list the most important requirements in the spec in this section of your CV. In other words, tailor every CV you send out for the company you want to convince that you're the one. Then under each requirement, motivate why you have this skill, e.g. 'Attention to detail'. Never lie. It will come and bite you in the bum eventually.
 
Barefoot Billionaire said:
How long your CV should be, depends very much on the culture of the industry. In the US they don't want to see more than 1.5 pages, so keep it snappy. In the UK, 2-3 pages are the norm. South African companies normally prefer the UK length.

I usually use the following structure: personal details; work experience; achievements and education; What can I offer comapany XYZ?; Other interests.

The 'What can I offer company XYZ?' is the most important part of the CV. If you have the job spec or ad in front of you, list the most important requirements in the spec in this section of your CV. In other words, tailor every CV you send out for the company you want to convince that you're the one. Then under each requirement, motivate why you have this skill, e.g. 'Attention to detail'. Never lie. It will come and bite you in the bum eventually.
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Very good advice!
 
I have a simple maxim in life.

Say it as it is.

BUT if you are a computer professional like most of us here, you better show off some advanced (if not expert) document-design skills. Because your employer(s) will assume your technical proficiency on display as your full capability if you present them with the most important document of yourself.
 
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