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Saturday, March 13, 2010

CV Writing Tips (by BBC.co.uk)

The Following Great CV Writing Tips are from BBC.com.
Curriculum Vitae or CV means the story of your life. But that doesn't mean employers want a detailed description of everything you've ever done. Instead, what they want is a summary of your skills, education, and work experience in order to assess whether you're suitable for the job. Employers normally use your CV as a means to shortlist people for interview and so it is essential that it promotes your best points.
Here are some key things to remember when you're writing your CV:

* Mention things you are good at but don't go over the top
* Don't mention things you are bad at or say negative things about yourself
* Do not lie on your CV - it must be a true account of your skills
* Make sure your CV looks professional - it should be word-processed and printed on good quality paper
* Be concise - most employers prefer a one or two page CV
* Write in the first person - use phrases such as 'I did' and 'I achieved'
* Try and get across your enthusiasm and confidence (even if you don't feel it!)
* Make sure there are no spelling mistakes - employers have been known to throw away CVs that have typos in

By BBC.CO.UK

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