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Steps To Create A Powerful CV

WRITING A POWERFUL CV OR RESUME A resume is not a mere summary of what you have done - a resume needs to be focused on the job targeted, making the content relevant to the hiring team's viewpoint. An often-made mistake is to develop a "one-size-fits-all" resume without tailoring it to the specifics of the job. QUALIFICATIONS PICTURES Education details are usually stated in reverse chronological order. A picture is worth a thousand words. Studies show that when a picture is included in the resume, attractive men and women are more likely to get the interview. Start with your most recent educa- tion, degree or postgraduate. Ensure that you include dates, Always put a professional and friendly photo. institution names. If you have a high academic score you can include this as well but try to keep it short and relevant and don't list all the subjects which you've studied. Always ask yourself "Does the employer really need to know this? *More prevalent in European and Asian countries Effectiveness 4/5 Repeatability 5/5 Effectiveness 4/5 Repeatability 4/5 FIRST NAME, SECOND NAME (OR COMMONLY KNOWN AS LAST NAME ) SKILLS For the obvious reasons Include relevant technical First name is how people address you. skills, transferable skills, competencies and try to tailor the skills section to the job you are applying for. Last name is your surname. Effectiveness 4/5 Repeatability 5/5 If you've done any training, which could be useful in the workplace, then make sure you list it here. Do be selective in what you choose to highlight. DATE. OF. BIRTH & GENDER Effectiveness 5/5 Repeatability 4/5 Date of birth and gender is usual but not mandatory Although it's discriminatory for an employer to judge your job suitability by your age or gender, it's sometimes helpful for a recruiter to know what ADDRESS It's important to include your address so that correspondence can be sent to you from the company. you've accomplished at your age given your gender. Effectiveness 3/5 Repeatability 5/5 Effectiveness 3/5 27 Repeatability 5/5 CONTACT This is a mandatory field. List all possible contact numbers and double check for errors. ACHIEVEMENTS Achievements are what differenti- Effectiveness 5/5 Repeatability 5/5 ates one candidate from another but remember to keep it relevant. The best way to do this is to look at the job specifications and then decide whether the achievement matches. NATIONALITY This is not mandatory but can be useful to quickly indicate that you may speak another language. Obviously it's discriminatory if an employer bases his/her selection on nationality. However, putting down your nationality can work in your favour. Effectiveness 5/5 Repeatability 2/5 E-MAIL ADDRESS Effectiveness 4/5 This is a mandatory field. Choose an email address that is professional. Repeatability 5/5 Effectiveness 5/5 Repeatability 5/5 JOB EXPERIENCES This is the most important part of your CV/ resume. Recruiters look at how relevant this section is to the job applied for. Try to provide an overview of your responsibilities to help the employer make sense of your experiences to date. Don't overlook relevant skills like project management, report writing or teamwork. Focus on your responsibilities, achievements in the role and highlight where skills were used or developed. Also try to give yourself a meaningful job title and show commercial awareness by using terminology relevant to the position. Focus on hard outcomes and achievements and try to quantify achievements where possible. Use sub-headings where required. It's a new world and old experience isn't your best selling point. Sell what you bring to the table right now. "Present the job experience in reverse chronological order Effectiveness 5/5 Repeatability 3/5 OTHER LANGUAGES Being multi-lingual is a major advan tage in our globalised workplace. People who can speak more than one language will usually be preferred over those who don't. AMBITIONS This is not mandatory but can be useful to briefly include ambitions that you think are useful. When your prospective employer brings you in for an interview, they are very interested in what you aspire to be in life, what your future ambitions are. Effectiveness 4/5 Repeatability 5/5 REFERENCES Effectiveness 3/5 Your references are one of your most valuable tools in your job search. Treat them with great respect, and keep their contact information confidential. Most importantly, always remember to ask your referees for permission first. Repeatability 3/5 PUBLICATIONS Effectiveness 4/5 This is a "good-to-have item" that will definitely make you stand out. If you've published something as an author, you'll be viewed as an expert! You should include the title, name of publication as well as the date of publication. Repeatability 4/5 COMMUNITY/ CIVIC AFFILIATION You can show your personality but still This is not mandatory but can be important in promoting you as some- one who is willing to give something back to the community. If you have held positions or contributed to any community, mention & describe them here. You should include appointment held, organisation name and duration of the appointment. Effectiveness 2/5 Repeatability 4/5 INTERESTS & HOBBIES You can show your personality but still remain professional. Focus upon key words that demonstrate evidence of your skills and focus upon demon- strating appropriate behaviours that suit the role. Employers want to know about your interests because it also gives them an insight into your skills. They also want to see that you are a well-rounded individual. Effectiveness 4/5 Repeatability 5/5 Effectiveness 3/5 Repeatability 5/5 ENHANCE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY WITH biipmi Employability Platform: www.bipmi.com Blog www.biipmi.net biipmi.com biipmi.print: print.bipmi.com staying relevant, connecting careers facebook: facebook.com/biipmi Twitter: twitter.com/bipmi Google+: gplus.to/bipmi

Steps To Create A Powerful CV

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