Sitting down to write a CV can be one of the most stressful tasks facing job seekers across the world. Pretty much everyone faces these tasks with an element of dread, but every great resume requires an element of stress and despair to really get it right.
So, what is a perfect resume? Follow these tips and you won't go to far wrong.
*Keep it short.
Try to keep your CV short and concise as possible. This will be very difficult especially if you have many years of experience, but it is essential to stick to the most relevant information on your CV. When an employer looks at a CV, it is important to get the information they need as quick as possible so that you grab their attention. This is the golden rule.
*Nice and Neat
Keep your sentences short, concise and to the point. Employers hate deciphering 6 line sentences and most will bin such long winded prose. Ensure you bullet or number your points to make your CV more readable and pleasant on the eye.
*Be Honest
There is no quicker way to fail an interview than to find that a candidate has not been honest. Try to be as honest as you can, but that does not mean that you cannot dress up your experience. You have to draw a delicate balance here between enhancing your experience and outright lies. Remember, you will be caught out if you lie.
*Use the Right Words
There are many terms for these words - buzz words, action words which are designed to get the attention of the reader. Developed, organised and managed are action words which portray a sense of professionalism, but don't overdo it. Again, give the impression of efficiency and hard work without going over the top.
Conclusion
Ensure your CV conveys an you as professional and efficient as possible using bullet and numbered points. Keep most relevant information near the top above the fold and keep it concise to grab attention. When finished, get your CV proofread by a few people and take heed of any advise. - 15485
So, what is a perfect resume? Follow these tips and you won't go to far wrong.
*Keep it short.
Try to keep your CV short and concise as possible. This will be very difficult especially if you have many years of experience, but it is essential to stick to the most relevant information on your CV. When an employer looks at a CV, it is important to get the information they need as quick as possible so that you grab their attention. This is the golden rule.
*Nice and Neat
Keep your sentences short, concise and to the point. Employers hate deciphering 6 line sentences and most will bin such long winded prose. Ensure you bullet or number your points to make your CV more readable and pleasant on the eye.
*Be Honest
There is no quicker way to fail an interview than to find that a candidate has not been honest. Try to be as honest as you can, but that does not mean that you cannot dress up your experience. You have to draw a delicate balance here between enhancing your experience and outright lies. Remember, you will be caught out if you lie.
*Use the Right Words
There are many terms for these words - buzz words, action words which are designed to get the attention of the reader. Developed, organised and managed are action words which portray a sense of professionalism, but don't overdo it. Again, give the impression of efficiency and hard work without going over the top.
Conclusion
Ensure your CV conveys an you as professional and efficient as possible using bullet and numbered points. Keep most relevant information near the top above the fold and keep it concise to grab attention. When finished, get your CV proofread by a few people and take heed of any advise. - 15485
About the Author:
Don't start your CV until you've read Ed Murranios excellent article on CV writing that will impress your employer. Also see Telecom Jobs in Europe - a Telecoms jobs resource.
