Watch “How
to Write a Curriculum Vitae” from the leading video provider. This informative
video will give you useful instructions to guarantee your success at CV
writing. Created by Videobug
In addition
to this video, I recommend the following steps when drafting your CV:
Step
1: Know Your Audience
Adjust your document to fit the desired position you are
seeking. Do your research and know exactly what your audience is looking
for in the perfect candidate.
Step
2: Put yourself in the Employers place
What would they like to know about your previous experience
and role? What achievements have you accomplished relating to the role? Do you
understand what the job duties?
Step 3: First Half Page
Your most
important selling points go in the first half page. Sell yourself but keep it
short. No more than 2 to 3 pages for the entire CV. Use this document as a
snapshot of your experience.
Step
4: The Layout
The first section includes your name, email address, contact
details, date of birth, and your nationality. Be sure that all information is
correct so that there is no issue with contacting you.
Step
5: Profile
This section should answer the question “Who are you?”
Make your professional identity very clear. Keep it short and to the point.
Step
6: Areas of Expertise
This section is designed for key skills. They already
know who you are, so now tell them what you do, and how you do it very well.
Highlight things that are a particular interest to your audience.
Step
7: Career History
Outline the jobs you
have had, the companies you have worked for, and their basic descriptions. Keep
the short descriptions and try to mention achievements. Show them what you have
done and how you excelled job expectations.Check out these examples: http://theorynpractice.com/8-curriculum-vitae-examples-pdf/
By Shanista White Johnson
swhite@wallace.edu
TRiO Advisor
