How to write a CV

So you’re planning on getting a new job, or maybe uplift your career through a
different company. Well, the first thing you’ll need to apply for any job is a CV.
Whether it’s part time or a full on 9 to 5 job, you’re going to need a CV if you
want to apply for it. Here are a few pointers on how to make a proper CV-
1. Make sure you know when to use a CV
While 9 out of 10 jobs might want you to provide a CV, a few jobs don’t require
you to do so. For example, internship. So make sure you know if the job you’re
interested in needs a CV to apply. Some jobs often simply require
recommendations. A recommendation from a capable source has more ground than
a CV. This doesn’t mean CVs are not that important. On the contrary, other than
these few instances, every other time when you will apply for a job you will need a
CV. Just make sure to know when you don’t need one just to save yourself from
some hassle.
2. Pick the best CV format
An average CV requires the following- Contact Information, Objective or
Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills, and Additional Sections. Different
job sectors require you to highlight different aspects of your CV. This means you’ll
have to slightly modify your CV format depending on the job you’re applying for.
The modification is never too vast or something completely different. It’s just
mentioning and highlighting relevant information that may interest the recruiter.
3. Add your contact information the right way
Make sure your contact information is added properly in your CV. The information
should not be so obnoxious that it sticks out like a sore thumb. But it also shouldn’t
be negligible when screening. Nowadays, people write down their contact
information on either the left or the right side of their CV. This way it doesn’t
distract the recruiter from seeing your information.
4. Start with a CV personal profile (CV summary or CV objective)
It’s always a good idea to start with your Objective or summery when righting a
CV, as that is what the recruiter is going to read first. Recruiters don’t read long
narratives and dismiss short summaries. So make sure your objective or summery
is precise, brief and to the point. A good summery or objective can express a lot in
just one line.
 5. List your relevant work experience & key achievements
People with prior work experience at the same job or job sector get prioritized by
the recruiters first. The more experience and achievements you have, the better
your chances are at being recruited or called for an interview. So it’s a good idea to
list your experiences and achievements chronologically on your CV. Bear in mind
to only include relevant information. A school teacher’s job doesn’t require you to
mention your bike riding skills.
6. Build your CV education section correctly
Your educational background needs to be added perfectly into your CV. It is often
a deciding factor in jobs with higher pay. The higher the pay the more
requirements are there for you to fulfill and education is just one of them. Make
sure to add specific dates of graduations and admissions. You could try adding a
few lines about your education under each institution you mention just to express
yourself a little better.
7. Put relevant skills that fit the job opening
Suppose, you’re applying to be a restaurant manager and you have a year of
experience in it. Simultaneously, you also are skilled as an artist. But these skills if
mentioned in the CV, will only cause confusion to the recruiter who’s screening it.
A man who is a jack of all trades can have various skills, enough to fill his CV to
the brim. But that won’t help him/her to get the relevant job simply because those
irrelevant skills don’t have any value to a recruiter who is only looking for a
specific skillset. So make sure to put only relevant skills in your CV when apply
for a job.
8. Include additional CV sections to impress the recruiter
Statistically you are fighting 250 other candidates on average for every job you
apply for. And you have no power over a recruiter’s screening process. Your CV
may just slip the recruiter’s eyes if it’s just another CV. But if you have enough
achievements and skills to mention and fill out additional CV sections, you can
give yourself a better fighting chance to earn that job.
9. Organize this all on a professional CV template
A CV template is a template with all the basic sections of the CV sometimes with
room for additional sections. CV templates can be found anywhere on the internet
just by googling. However, despite having multiple different options to customize
how your CV looks, it’s always best to stick to professional CVs. Not all jobs will
give you creative independence, so a well-designed but informal CV does not have
enough credibility as a professional CV. Professional CVs are precise and to the
point which helps with the recruiter’s screening process. So make sure to use
professional templates when making a CV.
10.Complement your CV with a cover letter
IF your CV is a list of your specifications, then your cover letter is your marketing
campaign. Never shy away from complimenting your cover letter using your CV.
The more your CV and over letter complement each other, the better your chances
are at getting the job, simply because your CV is now being better marketed.

These are a few pointers for making a well thought out CV for your next job. Now
go out there and break a leg!