How To Write A Good CV

For obvious reasons graduates tend not to have a
lot of work experience. That's the bad news, the
good news is that employers know and understand
this. What employers want to see in a graduate is
future potential, ambition, a fresh mind and
performance. Employers are often more interested
in a graduates potential rather than their limited
work experience. Successful candidates tend to be
those who show motivation, enthusiasm, have
transferable skills and are able to communicate
effectively.

Key points to remember when writing your CV are
*. Do not underestimate how important a good CV
can be towards getting you a job.

*.Hiring managers will decide within a minute of
picking up your CV whether to reject it. Its vital you
grab their attention immediately.

*.As a recent graduate it's best to start your CV with
your education, unless you have an impressive work
experience record.

*.Compensate for your lack of work experience by
showing a detailed understanding of your target
industry and of a prospective employers products or
services.

*.Graduates submitting a CV to a potential recruiter
should see it as an opportunity to show off their
communication and writing skills.

*.Write a attention grabbing resume that not only
lists your academic qualifications but also
demonstrates your enthusiasm, understanding of the

industry and

How To Write your CV

Remember a CV is there to get you a interview not
a job. Write it with this in mind, if your
qualifications are excellent then put these at the
beginning of your resume rather than any limited
work experience.

*.Write it using powerful, active and positive
language, and ensure that it meets the recruiters
criteria. To add a sense of vibrancy use industry
keywords and verbs.

*.Look at the employers, are they a traditional
company who value academic and intellectual
achievements or are they in a new high tech
industry that favors presentation and communication
skills.

*.In your CV always include your mobile number, its
easier for employers to contact you directly.
Also give your email address and make sure it is a
professional sounding one,
likesamuel.b@email.comand
notsamsamtheman@email.com.

*.Your academic achievements
There can be a temptation to list in detail every
grade for every course you have taken. Do not do
this instead give a very brief summary of your
education and focus only on relevant courses and
grades.

*.Read the job description Analyse the job advert
and find out what skills and abilities is the
employer looking for. If required go as far as
researching similar jobs online to find out the duties
and responsibilities required. This will give you a
lot of key data that you can use as a guide when
writing your CV.

*.Write a new CV for each vacancy you apply to
Target and tailor the CV at the vacancy, company
and industry that you are applying to.

*.Your strengths and achievements At the beginning
of your CV list those abilities and competencies that
are most relevant to the job you are applying to.
These could be academic achievements or career
skills.

*.Work experience Present these in reverse
chronological order, starting with your most recent
and then working backwards.

*.Other information Mention if you have a driving
license, a interesting hobby or can speak a foreign
language etc.

*.Show you knowledge of the industry Stand out
from other applicants by going that extra mile and
doing some research into the employers and also
industry you are applying for. Research the
company, has it been in the news recently for
instance are they opening a new store or launching
a new product. If so mention this in your covering
letter or career statement. Mention the products of
competitors,highlight any weaknesses or strengths
that you can see in them.

Keep your CV simple, concise and to the point.
Think carefully about what headings and sub
headings to use. To keep the recruiter reading
sprinkle your CV with industry keywords and
highlight them.