In many of the CV Templates, there are sections that are included and sections that are omitted. Here are some of the more common sections that MUST be present on your CV:
- Personal Details
- Personal Statement/Career Summary
- Skills/Areas of Expertise
- Professional Experience
- Education & Training/Education & Certifications/Education & Qualifications
- Training and Development
If you have additional information that will benefit your CV and help illustrate key accomplishments you can include sections for added impact:
- Projects Completed
- Publications
- Awards & Distinctions
- Voluntary Experience
It is no longer required to include ‘References Available on Request’ on your CV since it is implied. However, if you are struggling to fill space, you may include this heading.
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Restructure the Segments
Once you have the template and content, you can change how your CV looks. If you feel your experience is more important than your education, you can place it near the top. If you have projects that illustrate your leadership capabilities and time management skills, you can place them above your work experience.
Simply consider how you would like the employer to read your CV and restructure accordingly.
Utilise the Language of the Industry
A great way to be noticed by employers is to use industry buzzwords from the job descriptions when describing your work experience. This DOES NOT mean that you take full sentences from the description and place them into your CV.
Remember to be truthful and honest with what duties you completed. There is nothing worse than being caught out in an interview.
Pro Tip: When writing your CV, ensure to keep the length limited to 2 pages. 3 pages can be accepted if you have extensive experience in a particular field e.g. CEO or Project Manager positions. If you are writing a portfolio, you are not limited to page length.