Most people see their CV as a bit of a boring document designed to give the recruiter some useful information to talk about at an interview. This is simply untrue. A CV (or curriculum vitae) is one of the biggest tools in your armoury when it comes to selling yourself. It is a high end magazine, not a cheap leaflet
English people are reserved and shy. Popular myth or is there some truth in the statement. If the soccer matches that I've attended are anything to go by, reserved is one adjective that does not apply. Your CV is not the place for reservedness, rather a place to show the world exactly how you can contribute. Do you have to boast? A little, but there are ways to show your achievements without being a pain in the derrire
One technique to avoid coming across as some sort of snake oil salesman is to highlight your achievements. By stating exactly what you achieved for a business in the past immediately gets the employer thinking about what you can do for them. After all, if you increased the sale of widgets by 15% last year, whats to say that you can't do that again?
An old story says that to be a good liar, you need a good memory. Far simpler I believe then to tell the truth, particularly on your CV. As well as making you bulletproof in an interview, just focusing on real, truthful achievements removes all the stress that comes with having to guard against a lie. Be honest, it's easier in the long run
Simple, old fashioned attention to detail goes a long way on a CV. For example, taking time to get the exact dates that you were employed between shows honesty and attention to the smallest detail, particularly important in some job roles. Pay particular attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation. This will also pay great dividends as there are so many people who just don't
You worked hard for your qualifications so please make sure that they are included on your CV. Work back wards from the highest level of qualification through to the lowest, separating out the professional qualifications and the educational ones
Passing a driving test of any sort shows people that you have a degree of persistence, independence and stickability that many people simply don't have. It is a common assumption that everyone drives. They don't. Make sure that anyone reading your CV knows that you can drive (if you can), and specifically, which classes of vehicle that you are licensed to take out on the road
Age is a sensitive subject. Too old or too young can be a problem. Our advice, leave your age out of the document- it's for you to know and for the recruiter to find out. In any case, never include your full date of birth as your identity needs to be kept safe- this is useful information for anyone trying to steal that identity
English people are reserved and shy. Popular myth or is there some truth in the statement. If the soccer matches that I've attended are anything to go by, reserved is one adjective that does not apply. Your CV is not the place for reservedness, rather a place to show the world exactly how you can contribute. Do you have to boast? A little, but there are ways to show your achievements without being a pain in the derrire
One technique to avoid coming across as some sort of snake oil salesman is to highlight your achievements. By stating exactly what you achieved for a business in the past immediately gets the employer thinking about what you can do for them. After all, if you increased the sale of widgets by 15% last year, whats to say that you can't do that again?
An old story says that to be a good liar, you need a good memory. Far simpler I believe then to tell the truth, particularly on your CV. As well as making you bulletproof in an interview, just focusing on real, truthful achievements removes all the stress that comes with having to guard against a lie. Be honest, it's easier in the long run
Simple, old fashioned attention to detail goes a long way on a CV. For example, taking time to get the exact dates that you were employed between shows honesty and attention to the smallest detail, particularly important in some job roles. Pay particular attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation. This will also pay great dividends as there are so many people who just don't
You worked hard for your qualifications so please make sure that they are included on your CV. Work back wards from the highest level of qualification through to the lowest, separating out the professional qualifications and the educational ones
Passing a driving test of any sort shows people that you have a degree of persistence, independence and stickability that many people simply don't have. It is a common assumption that everyone drives. They don't. Make sure that anyone reading your CV knows that you can drive (if you can), and specifically, which classes of vehicle that you are licensed to take out on the road
Age is a sensitive subject. Too old or too young can be a problem. Our advice, leave your age out of the document- it's for you to know and for the recruiter to find out. In any case, never include your full date of birth as your identity needs to be kept safe- this is useful information for anyone trying to steal that identity
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About this author: Glenn Hughes is the International Consultant and director of CV That Works, a cv writing service that has provided cv services for over 1250 customers
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