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.
Always difficult to do, epically if you have a gazillion years experience. It is essential to get the most relevant information on your CV. When I look at a CV, I need to impart information quickly. It is a bit like writing articles for the web - you got to grab the attention of your employer, within half a page if possible.
*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
If you are found to be dishonest, then you will fail the interview straight away. This does not mean that you can't present your experience in the best light possible. Just avoid the bare face lies in your CV. The balance is a bit delicate so tread carefully between enriching your job experience, and being dishonest.
*Use the Right Words
Call them what you want, action words, buzz words, it all means the same thing. Words like handled, developed, organised, managed are considered action words. Use them, but not to liberally. I get CVs from some guys and you would swear they were the president of the US. Again, natural language with concise words.
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. - 15790
So, what is a perfect resume? Follow these tips and you won't go to far wrong.
*Keep it short.
Always difficult to do, epically if you have a gazillion years experience. It is essential to get the most relevant information on your CV. When I look at a CV, I need to impart information quickly. It is a bit like writing articles for the web - you got to grab the attention of your employer, within half a page if possible.
*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
If you are found to be dishonest, then you will fail the interview straight away. This does not mean that you can't present your experience in the best light possible. Just avoid the bare face lies in your CV. The balance is a bit delicate so tread carefully between enriching your job experience, and being dishonest.
*Use the Right Words
Call them what you want, action words, buzz words, it all means the same thing. Words like handled, developed, organised, managed are considered action words. Use them, but not to liberally. I get CVs from some guys and you would swear they were the president of the US. Again, natural language with concise words.
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. - 15790
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