Whether you're finishing your studies or looking for a job during the holidays, you're always faced with competition. Recruiters are often spoiled for choice when it comes to hiring. Since most of the time you don't know anyone at the desired company or organization, the CV (or curriculum vitae) represents the first contact. Writing a good CV is essential to attract attention.
Avoid writing a CV that is too long
Recruiters, like students, are very busy and don't have time to dwell on details. Therefore, it's important to limit the length of your resume. You may have a wealth of valuable experience in the bank, but it's better to focus on what's relevant to your field and limit yourself to mentioning your last three jobs at most.
The essential elements of a CV
In addition to your name, address, phone number, and email address, which appear at the top of the first page, a good resume includes your career objective and a summary of your experience. Education, including your degree and most recent development activities, should also be included.
You should also mention any work experience that is relevant to the job you are applying for, as well as the titles of the positions you have held. Your resume should also include the names of any companies or organizations you have worked for. Employers will also be interested in your accomplishments, any associations you are a member of (as long as they are relevant to the position you are applying for), and the languages you speak, which is always a plus.
If your experience is still limited, you can also mention the volunteer work you've done and the community service you've provided. Of course, scholarships and awards you've received always make a small impact on employers, as do your technical skills.
Some things to avoid on a CV
Several superfluous elements unnecessarily weigh down the CV and risk turning the employer off before discovering your essential qualities. Age and date of birth are therefore completely useless. The reader will have a good idea of them upon reading the CV. Your height and weight are also irrelevant, as is any religion you may belong to.
It is also not necessary to write the word "curriculum vitae" on the document or to insert a title page on the paper document. In the latter case, it is also necessary to avoid printing on the back of the sheets. The overuse of technical terms or abbreviations can also be off-putting for the reader.
A clear CV
The CV is therefore an essential document that presents a summary of your education and personal experience. It must therefore be clear and written in a simple style. Online job sites like Monster offer templates. The CV must not contain any spelling or typographical errors. Take care with it and all that's left is to prepare yourself for the job interview.
