Drafting ideal CV for grab job opportunities



Candidates must draft their Curriculum Vitae in such a way so that it includes details about them, their capabilities and aspirations.

An interviewer reviews CV of candidates and makes first impression about them. Hence it very important for a job searcher to compose important element in a CV.

CV is rejected because:

1. The job is not appropriate according to candidate’s skillset

2. CV does not provide the right information to the interviewer.

An important factor is that candidates write their CV in the right format.

They must highlight their major skills, knowledge, interest areas, personality and aspirations.

There are some significant to include in CV:

-Data: It is important to write basic data fields such as name, gender, education, experience, interests, languages known (read, write, speak), age, location etc.

-Knowledge: Clearly mention domain skill

Skills: Soft skills are main thing in all job roles and the degree of skills needed would vary from job to job. Common soft skills required are Communication Skills, Teamwork, Time management skills, listening skills, problem solving skills.

Drafting good CV:

-It is important to structure CV nicely.

-Candidates must know that employer reads CV to get a good understanding about them through CV.

Significant information that CV must have:

-Personal Details: Full name, contact address, telephone, email Id

-Education Qualifications: Names of schools, colleges and universities along with the dates attended followed by qualifications acquired. Mention specific skills, awards or accolades acquired.

-Work Experience (if any): Include employers' name and location along with dates and job roles. Also mention duties and responsibilities, achievement and promotions.

-Language Proficiency (Speak / Read / Write)

-References

-Interests and hobbies

Some tips that candidates must follow while writing your CV:

- CV of candidates should ideally be under two pages. It should not become a brochure with multiple case studies.

-Candidates must review the job role and company when applying for and make changes to in CV accordingly. Customise CV to fit in with the role.

-Candidates must mention concise information on their CV.

-It is warning to candidates that they should never include false information in their CV. If such information is detected during the interview or background verification stage, they may face terrible consequences.

-All information should be laid out clearly.

-Make CV modular. Use short paragraphs, bullet points and simple language to communicate the message.

-Candidates must have positive approach, mention information confidently and highlight strengths.

- It is important to be more attentive while selecting the font size and layout of CV.

- If candidates are sending their CV by post or by e-mail, it is important to attach covering letter.


CV drafting in highly important to convey authentic information of candidates. Effective CV transmits the message that candidates is most suitable for particular job in company. 


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