CV and Cover Letters
Soft and Hard Skills
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How To Design Your CV
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How To Design Your CV
If you have ever wondered how to design your CV, you should know that there are some sections that are necessary and others that are not. You might read this and think: “Sure that seems pretty straight forward”, but simply having the headings is not enough. You need the content to match and THAT is how you impress employers.
How To Design Your CV
Personal Statement / Career Summary
This section is industry standard and MUST be included on your CV. While some employers might not require a career summary, it is always a good starting point to any CV. It is the first section of content, right after the personal details. This short summary should include industry buzzwords, eye-catching sentences and highlight your potential:
Structure and Optimise your CV
When writing your CV, grammar is of particular importance. You have to make sure that the CV makes sense to employers and is not long-winded or difficult to read. This article will help you to develop your CV and ensure you choose the correct CV grammar tenses, sentence length and punctuation.
Grammar
English (Ireland) / English (UK) vs. English (US)
When writing your CV you need to remember who you are applying to and where you are. Note that the spelling is different for certain words e.g. colour vs. color or organisation vs. organization so be sure to check the content and change the language of the document. If applying to a local company, use the language of the country; if applying to a MNC find out where in the world the position is being advertised and edit accordingly.
CV Cover Letter – What To Know
When applying for any job it is important to remember that a CV is usually not enough for employers to consider you for an interview. As such, it is vital to include a CV Cover Letter to accompany the document.
What is a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is the first page of your CV. It is not an addition, rather a letter to the employer to entice them to read your CV. Therefore, it is important that you write a cover letter that is appealing and not one sentence like: “Enclosed you will find my CV”
How To Write A Good CV
In my previous article, 5 mistakes made on a CV, I highlighted some important points that you should avoid, if possible when writing a CV. This article will address how to write a good CV in order to make it stand out and utilise the best CV design.
1. CV Design
The first step to creating an effective CV template is to choose the right CV design. Make sure to choose one that suits your industry, showcases your personality and reflects your skills.
2. Personal Information
Every CV sample should include some personal information, most importantly your name, address, email and contact number. Anything else should be omitted i.e. age, date of birth etc, unless otherwise stated. If you are younger than 18, you MUST include your date of birth.
