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Tips on how to write a good CV

When it comes to finding your first job or that next step in your career, having a good CV is key.

How should your CV look like?

Word or Pdf?

Both formats can be used. However, it is advised to submit CVs in Word.

Presentation:

Here is a template you can use:

Personal details:

Name:

Address:

Phone number:

Email address:

DOB:

Nationality:

Profile: in this section you need to summarise your personal and professional skills and experience. You can also mention your key strengths and career goal.

Language skills: if you have fluency in several languages and if you apply for multilingual roles, this section is very important and should be at the top of your CV.

Language: level

Language: level

etc

Education

Start with the highest diploma/degree/etc

Employment History.

In this section you need to start with the latest role you have had.

Date:

Company:

Position:

Duties:

There you need to detail (with bullet points) what your main responsibilities / duties are.

Bear in mind that that although every duty is important, this list needs to be customised according to the job you apply for.

You can also list your achievements, which would make a difference with other job seekers with similar experience.

Technical skills:

Detail your IT skills

References:

You can either detail your references and give names and contact details.

Alternatively you can say “references available on request”

In general, your CV can be 2 pages long if not more when you have extensive experience.

If you have held sales positions it is also important to include the type of targets you worked with and your achievements.

Finally it is strongly advised that you keep a track record of where you have sent your CV as it will be often asked and it would reflect much better if you show your organisation by keeping a record of your job search.