STEPS TO A SELF-MARKETABLE GRADUATE CV

The curriculum vitae is a Latin word, and translates to a person’s course of life, more commonly known as CV in the modern world. In some countries, it is generally called Resume.

The CV is one of the key tools an individual will have in exploring career openings and is a true selling document. It features are very simple to explain as they are the skills and abilities an individual possesses and the benefits are the achievements which have taken place.

The key 5 areas needed to be well captured in your CV includes;

• A personal Profile Statement.
• Roles undertaken, clearly showing responsibilities, but more clearly achievements, quantifiable wherever possible.
• Skills and Abilities.
• Educational qualifications and ongoing personal development.
• Hobbies and Interests.

The CV is one of the key tools an individual will have in exploring career openings and is a true selling document. It features are very simple to explain as they are the skills and abilities an individual possesses and the benefits are the achievements which have taken place.

The following are the golden rules to adopt in writing a self-marketable CV from beginning through to the finished document. They are the ABC’s and foundations of the CV.

A…lways create a good 1^st impression and tell the truth.

Your document needs to be presented in a clear and concise manner with the initial objective of creating impact and a professional impression to the reader.

Always be truthful about what you are saying about yourself, as you should be 100% confident to back up any statement made on your CV with a real life example of what you have experienced.

B…e fully aware to format your document correctly

As far as fonts are concerned it is suggested that either Arial or Times New Roman be used, with font sizes in the region of 10 to 12. All the pages of the CV must be presented in a consistent way and there is nothing more important than the 1^st page, as this sets the scene for the whole document. The use of the justifying (Microsoft tool) your CV is important too, so that the reader is able to make notes on both margins.

C…hoose carefully the grammar and use of words and the correct punctuation.

Always write your CV in the 3^rd party as this enables you to avoid the word “I” which would otherwise be used continually. Punctuation, spelling and avoiding using jargon is absolutely crucial. Your CV needs to be checked by an independent person who you can trust to give you feedback (You can employ my services). Never rely solely on spell checking which software packages provide, as mistakes are often not picked up.

Template for a Student CV

Name

Address

Phone No

Email Address

Date of Birth

Personal Profile

(There is no need for a title)

Key Achievements in school

(Show non-academic only)

Key Achievements out of school/Work Experience/Employment undertaken during course of study.

Key Skills and Abilities

(Show as the result from the exercise to uncover these)

Educational Qualifications/Personal Development/Training

(Show as required and include on-going study information)

Interest and Hobbies

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