How to Create an Effective CV

The CV should showcase your skills, experience, accomplishments and education to demonstrate how you can provide value to a company.

Education

• Put education first if you recently graduated or changed careers and need to highlight new skills
• Otherwise put experience first

CV Content

• Focus on work experience and education
• Show skills, problems solved, results achieved
• Include languages, achievements, interests

Avoid Irrelevant Info

• Birthdate, nationality, etc.

Structure

• Opening grabs attention
• Skills paragraphs highlight technical and interpersonal abilities
• Show interest in company and desire to learn
• Close by reiterating interest

Common Mistakes

• Talking about yourself too much
• Including sensitive/negative info
• Trying to say everything
• Poor organization
• Irrelevant details

There are 4 CV structures:

1. Chronological
2. Skills/Experience Areas
3. Abilities and Achievements
4. Letter/CV Combination

The key is to showcase your fit and value to the company in a clear, organized manner. Highlight relevant skills and accomplishments, demonstrate interest in the role, and state how you can positively contribute.