Writing an

impressive CV
What is CV?
What to Include?
There are 2 types of CV
Chronological CV Skilled Based

1. Personal detail 1. Your name

2. Personal statement 2. Contact details
3. Education 3. Personal statement
4. Work Experience 4. Skill
5. Interest 5. Work experience
6. Skill 6. Education
7. References 7. Interest
8. References
Developed

Persuaded

Represented
Completed
Organised (coordinated

Held

Researched

Achieved

Coordinated/organised
Communication and teamwork

Energy and motivation

Adaptability and resourcefulness

Research and Computer skills

1. Which CV types will you
choose?
2. Which are more common
CV types in Indonesia?
Content of your CV
 ● Choose a good CV format and template
● Put your contact information at the top

How to write?
● Write a graduate CV personal statement
● Describe your education
● Show off any work experience you have
● List your skill
● Add extra section: awards, volunteering,
training, hobbies and interest
1. Choose a good CV format and Template

Here are the most important rules of a good graduate Graduate CV Template
student CV format:
1. Contact information
1. One-inch margins on four sides. 2. Personal statement
2. 1.0 or 1.15 line spacing. 3. Education
3. Good font for a CV throughout the whole document. 4. Work experience (if you’ve got none, let’s skip this
Times New Roman (12) (Cambria, Georgia, section for now)
Garamond, Book Antiqua, and Didot) 5. Skills
4. Professional CV header for your contact details 6. Other sections, for instance:
5. Legible section with big section headings and a 1. Honors and Awards
2. Volunteer Experience
blank line before and after each one
3. Certifications and Trainings
4. Hobbies and Interests
2. Put your contact information on the top
Here’s what you need to include in a graduate CV contact information section:

● Your First and Last Name

● Phone Number
● Professional Email: that means ann.brown@gmail.com instead of annieloveskitties@yahoo.com
● Your LinkedIn Profile and, optionally, other social media handles: but not all of them. For instance, if you use Twitter to discuss
stuff related to your industry, link to your profile from your graduate CV. Techie position? Link to GitHub. Seeking a creative job?
Behance, Pinterest, Tumblr, or even Instagram.
● URLs to Personal Websites or Blogs.
3. Write a Graduate CV personal statement
Personal statement also called a CV profile, a personal statement for a graduate CV is a short
paragraph (2–4 sentences) at the top of your graduate CV. Its purpose is to outline your best skills and show how well you’ll
fit into your prospective role.

Here’s how to write a graduate CV personal statement:

1. Start with who you are and what your education is.
2. Use the name of your target company and the position you’re targeting.
3. Add 2–3 of your key skills.
4. Make an offer: explain what you hope to achieve for your prospective employer.
4. Describe your education
Always put your current or most recent educational institution To make your graduate student CV stand out, add:
at the top. Follow it with the previous ones. That means, if you
have a Master’s degree, include your Bachelor’s right below
it. Either way, omit your high school. ● Relevant coursework
● Favorite fields of study
In each entry, list: ● Thesis title(s)
● Key academic achievements

● Your degree
● The name of your institution
● Year graduated
● Your major and minors (if applicable)

But that won’t be enough to impress recruiters. Hey! It’s time

for those courses you’ve slaved over for years to pay off!
5. Show off any work experience you have
When it comes to your work experience, as a fresh graduate, chances are you don’t have loads.

Heck, you might have none in your target industry. And that’s okay.

Employers realise that candidates applying for entry-level positions might not have extensive work histories.

That said, if you have any work experience, include it in your graduate CV. List all sorts of jobs such as:

● Part-time positions
● Internships
● Participation in work experience programs
● Freelancing experience
information about past experience and achievements in CV
Select five verbs and write sentences using these verbs that suitable for your CV
that are true for you
What to include in a graduate
CV experience entries?

● Your job title

● Name and location of
the company
● Dates worked
● Between 3 and 5 bullet
points describing your
duties and
achievements
6. List your skill
How to put skills on a graduate CV?
● Start with a spreadsheet, enter all your professional
skills there.
● Read the job ad carefully. Look for skill-related
keywords such as ‘attention to detail,’ ‘verbal
communication,’ ‘adaptability,’ or specific job skills.
● How many of these skills match the ones in your
spreadsheet? Quite a few, right? Presto. List those
skills on your graduate CV skills list.
● Don’t stop there, though. Mention one or two skills in
your CV heading statement and experience
sections—make your CV read naturally, avoid CV
keyword stuffing.
A recent survey showed what skills employers seek in
graduate candidates. Here are the top 10 skills they listed:
● Problem-solving skills
● Ability to work in a team
● Communication skills (written)
● Leadership qualities
● Strong work ethic
● Analytical/quantitative skills
● Communication skills (verbal)
● Initiative
● Detail-oriented
● Flexibility/adaptability
7. Add Extra Section
Graduate CV Additional Section Ideas

● Awards and honors (scholarships, honors societies, dean’s lists, etc.)

● Activities and associations
● Extra training
● Certifications
● Hobbies and interests
● Publications
Here’s what makes a good graduate CV

1. Elegant, legible formatting and layout.

2. Professional contact information at the top.
3. Personal statement outlining your career goals.
4. Education section rich in details and extra achievements.
5. Work experience section to show your dedication and drive.
6. Skills section tailored to match the job ad.
7. Extra sections, such as additional training, awards, or hobbies and
interests.