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How To Write A CV
How To Write A CV
Nada Vukadinovi
What is a CV?
selling tool outlines your skills and experience opportunity to present yourself in the best possible light
Highlight your experience Show personal attributes and achievements Show your education and related training Make yourself attractive, interesting, worth considering Make the CV short & easy to read ! do not oversell yourself
Types of CV
Chronological Information included under general headings: education, work experience, etc., with the most recent events first. Skills based Skills necessary for the job are highlighted.
How to start?
EVALUATE YOUR SKILLS What do I have to offer? - what am I selling?
List down: technical knowledge, menagerial skills, IT, languages, etc... personal strengths & interests Example:
Bad: Sold books to clients located in Slovenia Good: Increased sales by 17%
Sequence of headings
Objective (Profile)
Phrase a realistic objective or leave blank: Examples: "An executive creative position where extensive marketing, writing, management, design, and technical skills are required, preferably within Database Management. Desire a position in the office management, secretarial or clerical area. Prefer a position requiring responisbility and a variety of tasks.
Personal information
your age nationality Address Tel. No. E-mail
Not to include
Age Ethnic identity Political affiliation Religious preference Hobbies Marital status Sexual orientation Place of birth Photographs Height, weight, health
There are exceptions to some of these items !
Education
listed with the most recent first, including results professional development courses, again listed with the most recent first
Example:
Education: MEd University of Manchester 2002 BA University of Ljubljana 1973 Training courses: On-line course management The E-Consultants Teaching ESP Universtiy of Essex Report Writing The British Council
Work epxerience:
Reverse chronological order! Include relevant experience and results Grants (honors) awarded
Skills
Languages (fluency) Specific skills (techniques and equipment, computer programs, technology and other technical skills)