The document provides tips for creating an effective CV. It recommends (1) ensuring consistency in formatting such as bullet points and bolding, (2) including quantitative metrics and figures to demonstrate performance, (3) tailoring the style and presentation to the targeted industry, (4) providing context for experiences with details like time periods and locations, and (5) using impersonal language without personal pronouns.
The document provides tips for creating an effective CV. It recommends (1) ensuring consistency in formatting such as bullet points and bolding, (2) including quantitative metrics and figures to demonstrate performance, (3) tailoring the style and presentation to the targeted industry, (4) providing context for experiences with details like time periods and locations, and (5) using impersonal language without personal pronouns.
The document provides tips for creating an effective CV. It recommends (1) ensuring consistency in formatting such as bullet points and bolding, (2) including quantitative metrics and figures to demonstrate performance, (3) tailoring the style and presentation to the targeted industry, (4) providing context for experiences with details like time periods and locations, and (5) using impersonal language without personal pronouns.
- The information in the CV must be synchronized with each other
What is sync? Those are bullet points that must begin with the verb ending, not the verb but the noun. Then, if you bold the name of the company, then the names of other companies should also be bold. If using bullet points, use only one type of bullet point, don't put a dot, place a *, place a dash like this -.
- The more numbers the better
Anyone can write 'Good job done' on a CV. To set yourself apart from other candidates, you must demonstrate how well you do. Give specific figures, percentages, frequencies, specific product names to prove. For example, instead of writing 'accomplished sales target' you could write 'over target by 25% in 5 months' for example. Sounds more specific, right?
- Creation at the right time and in the right place
Some industries require a bit of creativity. For example, if you are applying for positions in media, advertising, marketing and so on, your CV can be creative or colorful. However, if you are applying for positions such as Finance, Accounting, Audit, it is best to write a basic black and white CV.
- Remember to have context
What is the context? That for each work experience or extracurricular activity you list, remember to include the time, location, and you did it. This will help the employer visualize and better evaluate the work you have done.
- Don't use your personal name
Your CV is a professional copy, so avoid using personal words like 'I', 'me' or 'my' or 'your'. For example, instead of writing “I hit and exceeded company sales quotas 100% of the time”, you could write “Hit and exceeded sales quotas 100% of the time.”