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How to write a CV for a job
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A CV is made up of: Heading, Skills Summary, Objective, Education, Accomplishments, Work Experience.
1: CV Heading
In CV heading you can write your general information: Name, Surname, local address, e-mail address, phone number. (do not forget to include your international dialling code, if you applying for over seas jobs) Include your mobile/cell phone number if you are going to relocate soon.
 
2: CV Skills Summary
The Skills Summary section, in your CV includes your main skills. You should only include keywords in his section, do not go into lengthy descriptions of your skills. The skill summary is also called personal profile.
 
3: CV Objective
The CV Objective also referred to as CV Personal Profile is a statement "What is my next step in my career?". A short concise statement that can show the employer what kind of position you are looking for. The type of position, the role (managerial, supervisor, contractor) should be included as well.
If you are job hunting it is a good idea to have several CVs with different profiles or objectives. For Example you can have a CV for a sales supervisor and the other for a shop floor manager. Your 'sales supervisor 'CV can highlight achievements in this area, the CV would be tuned to that particular in terms of job descriptions and achievements.
 
4: Education on your CV
List all your qualifications in this section. Here you can include all your education, even certifications from non academic institutions especially those who are related to this job Vacancy. If you have more work experience than qualifications, put your work experience before your qualifications.
 
5: Honors, Awards or Accomplishments
Academic and related awards are listed here. Read the next section on How to write about your achievements, on your CV. Relevant Courses which are directly related to the job vacancy you are applying for should be listed in this section. If your degree is not related to this job, highlight aspects of the course that are. List any projects you have worked on that are related to this job.
 
6: Write about your achievements in a CV
Getting a job means showing your employer that you are better than the other candidates. Job application numbers for a particular vacancy vary from tens to hundreds. You have to be short listed among the first 20 to get an interview. Only CVs that have impressed the employer will make it to this stage.
When recruiting people, employers reduce the CV list to around forty to fifty candidates. The difference between the chosen candidates and the others is a well presented CV and cover letter.
What did they do differently? The way they presented their achievements, in this tutorial we will explain how you can word your achievements in a better way. Employers are attracted to achievements because they want the applicant to repeat them in their business.
 
7: Professional or Work Experience description on your CV
This section includes any work experience that you have in the field you are applying for. Even if the post was unpaid, voluntary, summer job, internship, co-op experience or extracurricular activity. When listing these work experiences include what kind of job was it (internship/full time/ part time etc). Each job detail should include the following basic information: Title of position, Length you held the post, Responsibilities, Name of organization. Include also languages (spoken/written/understood). Computer Skills (include title of software package and proficiency level), Research Skills and other skills that are not in the rest of your CV.
 
8: The Activities and Interests Section in your CV
Any activities that you do in your free time can be related to your job. If you worked in the school paper it shows initiative and you are willing to make sacrifices in order to further your career. Participating in student activities, professional associations or enthusiast clubs shows leadership qualities. Leave out any activities related to politics religion or controversial topics.
 
9: CV References Available Upon Request
If you have references that you are willing to provide, include the above statement. Ask people if they are willing to serve as referees before you give their names to a potential employer.

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