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Resume/CV Checklist
« on: February 28, 2009, 04:55:19 AM »
Guys, here are some points you should consider when making your CV or Resume, feel free to add more.

    * The CV should be accurate and correct
    * Your contact information should be clearly visible on the first page of the CV
    * Your CV should be typed in an easy-to-follow format, i.e. the headlines should be indented and highlighted so as to catch the attention of the reader easily (this is very helpful when a person wants to take a quick look at your CV)
    *    The best way to write about your experience, is to write it backwards, i.e. the last job you had first and then the rest backwards chronologically
    * Though sometimes your achievements need to be elaborated on to bring out the best fit, preferably they should be listed in a bullet point format. The bullet points should act as headlines in case you need expansion
    * Have a 'why do I feel I am suitable and the right candidate for the job' headline on the very first page, where you can summarize the relevant information for the benefit of the employer
    * If you have had any skills development training, or additional hands-on experience be sure to include it in your CV
    * Your qualifications should be presented clearly and concisely starting with the highest degree and working backwards
    * Give two unrelated references (make sure you do inform the person thus named so they would be prepared if the prospective employer contacts them) or mention that references would be provided if required
    * Do not forget to write your areas of personal interest, such as hobbies
    * In case you know other languages, and/or have additional skills which do not fall in the purview of the job your are applying for, write them under 'other information'; the more knowledge you have, the more valuable you will look - even if it does not have direct bearing on the present job
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Re: Resume/CV Checklist
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2009, 03:29:00 PM »
wow these are some really good tips william, now i know how shit my resume is haha, got alot of work to do!
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Re: Resume/CV Checklist
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2009, 11:27:24 PM »
I always like to add in various other abilities, for example computer software i can use, eg. Office Excel, Word, or perhaps more complicated design, accounting programs. This can also branch to practical skills, eg. TIG welding or window cleaning.

Sometimes this gives the employer oppurtunity to position you in other vacant positions if the one you were applying is no longer free.

O, and i always put in ''words per minute'', for how many words i can type in 60 seconds.

Check out one of my recent resumes on the ''review resume'' page.
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