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Building a Great CV
Applying for a job is like deciding which packet of biscuits to choose from the shelf. You create an instant and clear picture in your mind of what you want and what is the purpose and need.
Your CV/Resume must create that picture. It must match the culture of the organisation and also the requirements of the job you are applying for. If you are thinking to yourself "I've got one chance and one chance only", well, we're sorry to say you are right.
Your CV/Resume must be well presented, use bright white paper in excess of 100gsm and don't forget to use the same coloured envelope. Remember your CV/Resume is a well presented selling document: it is a presentation of your achievements
and needs to create an interest to the person who opens your envelope.
Generally your CV /Resume must not be more than two pages long. It needs to be clear, concise, and factual, and must demonstrate your ability to do the job you are applying for.
We think your CV should include the following:
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The first page should contain personal details for a recruitment consultant or an employer if they need to contact you.
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Ensure that the format of your CV/Resume is in key headings e.g.
a. Key skills
b. Key achievements etc
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Your employment history should commence with your current or most recent position and work backwards.
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Information provided must clearly demonstrate your ability to do the job.
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Achievements should be bullet points and indicate your role, action taken and the result of that action.
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Make sure you leave out details that are irrelevant.
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If the information on the advert specifically asks for certain skills, make sure they are at the top of the CV/Resume.
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Make sure you include a brief summary of your educational details, training courses attended and professional memberships. Do not put information in that isn't pertinent to the position.
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You can include hobbies and interests as they show the employer your potential personality traits or maybe even skills like leadership or team membership. It is not essential to include this.
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Make sure your details are in this order: -
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Contact details
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Date of birth and nationality
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Introduction and profile and key skills/achievements
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Employment and previous employment
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Qualifications and professional membership
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Hobbies and interests
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If you would like to view our recommended CV/resume format, please click here to download a Word template.
You may use this template as a guide to writing your own CV or complete it for sending to Imagine Recruitment, either by e-mail or by post.
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