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What is a CV?

• A CV stands for curriculum vitae.


• It is a document used when applying for jobs.
• It allows you to summarise your education, skills and experience enabling
you to successfully sell your abilities to potential employers.
• Alongside your CV employers also usually ask for a cover letter.
Basics sections
• Your name
• Contact information
• Education
• Experience
• Skills
Additional sections
• Research and teaching experience
• Publications
• Presentations
• Grants
• Fellowships
• Professional associations and licenses
• Awards and honors
Additional sections for International CV’s
• Nationality
• Marital status
• Age
• Number of children (optional)
• Personal interests like hobbies
• All education including high school / secondary school
• Photos are also recommended (a professional headshot is best)
Examples on action words to put on a CV:
1. Accomplished
2. Advanced
3. Boosted
4. Completed
5. Created •Responsible for becomes Improved...
6. Delivered •Worked with becomes Collaborated on a team that...
7. Enhanced •In Charge Of becomes Directed 20 employees to…
8. Expedited
9. Improved
10. Lifted
11. Managed
12. Maximized
13. Produced
14. Stimulated
Common Resume Fonts

• The most common font used is black Times New Roman at 12 points in size.
• Other serif fonts, those that have tails, that work well include Cambria, Georgia,
Garamond, and Book Antiqua.
• Sans serif fonts, those without tails, that work well include Calibri, Helvetica,
Verdana, Trebuchet MS and Lato.
• Use bolding, italicising and CAPITALIZING to emphasize important information such
as your name and section headings, but be consistent.
• Times New Roman
• Cambria
• Georgia
• Garamond
• Book Antiqua
• Calibri
• Helvetica
• Verdana
Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Bold Italic Underlined


How long should a CV be?
One size doesn't fit all…

• Fresh graduate with minimal experience may


only need to use one side of A4.

• A 3-page CV might be needed for those in


high-level roles or for people who have
gained a lot of experience or worked in
multiple jobs over the last 5-10 years.

• Some medical or academic CVs may be


longer depending on your experience.
Profile, CV summary, Objective….
Only if necessary…include a concise statement that
highlights your key attributes and helps you stand
out from the crowd.

Usually placed at the beginning of a CV it picks out a


few relevant achievements and skills, while
expressing your career aims.

A good CV profile focuses on the sector you're


applying to, as your cover letter will be job-specific.

Keep CV personal statements short and snappy - 100


words is the perfect length.
Avoid titling the document 'curriculum vitae' or 'CV'. It's a waste of space.
Instead let your name serve as the title.

Section headings are a good way to break up your CV. Ensure they stand
out by making them larger (font size 14 or 16) and bold.

List everything in reverse chronological order. Then the recruiter sees your
work history and most recent achievements first.

Keep it concise by using clear spacing and bullet points. This type of CV
layout allows potential employers to skim your CV and quickly pick out
important information first.

Name the document when saving - Don't just save as 'Document 1'. Make
sure the title of the document is professional and identifies you, such as
'Joe-Smith-CV'.

Unless the job advert states differently (for example, it may ask you to
provide your CV and cover letter as a Word document) save with a .PDF file
extension to make sure it can be opened and read on any machine.
Use active verbs when possible. For example, include words like 'created', 'analysed' and
'devised' to present yourself as a person who shows initiative.

A good CV doesn't have any spelling or grammar mistakes. Use a spell checker and enlist
a second pair of eyes to check over the document.

Avoid generic, over-used phrases such as 'team player', 'hardworking' and 'multitasker'.
Instead, provide real-life examples that demonstrate all of these skills.

Tailor your CV. Look at the company's website and social media accounts, look to see if
they've recently been mentioned in the local press and use the job advert to make sure
your CV is targeted to the role and employer.

Create the right type of CV for your circumstances. Decide whether the chronological,
skills-based or academic CV is right for you.

Make sure your email address sounds professional. If your personal address is
inappropriate create a new account for professional use.

Don't lie or exaggerate on your CV or job application. Not only will you demonstrate your
dishonesty to a potential employer, but there can be serious consequences too. For
example, altering your degree grade from a 2:2 to a 2:1 is classed as degree fraud and can
result in a prison sentence.

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