CV Resume
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Key contents in an effective CV
- States personal and career goals
- Lists previous jobs, starting with the most recent
- In the job listings includes specific duties and responsibilities, as well as skills required and learned, especially ones that would be valuable in the job for which you are applying
- Also within the job listings, indicates how well you work with others (team player), any management skills and responsibilities, and specific successes
- Sell yourself by making sure you include all the good things you have to offer – don’t brag but include facts and examples
- Include your interests as these represent rich experience and a balanced lifestyle
Tips for CV writing
- Don’t ever lie on your resume!
- Only include relevant information
- Follow a standard format for your resume - there are many good ones on the net, eg. see
http://www2.careers.govt.nz/job_search_cv.html
(Another example adapted from http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org is shown at the end of this information sheet)
- Make sure your CV is easy to read by bulleting points & using tables for presentation
- Keep it concise and precise – a short CV is more likely to be read
- ALWAYS PROOFREAD YOUR CV – make sure all mistakes are eliminated
- Adapt the CV style and format to the particular company, industry, or profession as required
- Send with a cover letter adapted to the particular company and job you are seeking
