Creating a CV

    A resume – sometimes called a ‘Curriculum Vitae’ or ‘CV’ – is a summary of your skills, education and work experience. A good resume demonstrates how your skills and abilities match up with the requirements of a job.

    How long should a resume be?

    Resumes give you the opportunity to sell yourself to a potential employer. The length of your resume will be entirely dependent on your work experience but we suggest for a school leaver, 1-2 pages are sufficient while 3-5 pages would be realistic for a more experienced individual.

    Do I need to change my resume every time?

    A tailored resume will typically be much more successful than a generic one. Make it relevant.

    What if I don’t have much experience?

    While things like your academic record and work experience are typical ways to show how suited you are to a particular job, there are other ways to demonstrate that you are the right person for the job, including your: 

    • Personal traits – you’re an honest worker, you enjoy being part of a big team or leadership qualities if you have been a Captain in extracurricular activities 
    • Strengths – things you’re good at or enjoy 
    • Experiences – volunteering or travelling
    • Key responsibilities and achievements – any awards or recognition that you’ve received

    What do I include on my resume?

    Here’s a brief rundown on the essential things to include on your resume

    Full name and contact details including address, telephone number(s) and email address.

    A summary of your education and training history, starting with your most recent studies, making sure you include all training that’s relevant to the job you’re applying for.

    Start with your most recent work history and progress backwards chronologically, listing the name of the employer, your job title, the dates you worked there (including month and year), and your responsibilities, tasks and achievements. Make sure you include everything that’s relevant to the job.

    A list of the things you’re good at. These can be general skills or skills specific to a particular job. List them under broad headings such as “Teamwork” and “Communication”.

    Tell the employer what type of job you want end up with; this shows that you’ve given thought to your future career.

    A list of your hobbies and interests; this gives employers more information about you and also shows other areas of your life where you’ve gained experiences such as teamwork and commitment.

    List people who can talk about how good a worker you are. Make sure you get their permission before including them on your resume. List their name, company name, occupation, and contact details.

    First impressions count! After you’ve written your resume, and before sending it, go through this checklist: 

    • Proofreading – Make sure there aren’t any spelling mistakes, typos or grammatical errors.
    • Tailoring – Make sure everything you mention shows how well-suited you are for the job you’re applying for.
    • Presentation – Make sure the resume is well laid out, easy to read and printed on clean, white paper in a standard font (like Times New Roman, Arial or Verdana) and at a standard size (10 or 12 point)
    • Detail – Make sure you’ve provided specific examples of your achievements and how you’ve used the skills you have.

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