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10 Tips for Writing a CV

Here Are 10 Easy To follow Tips For Writing a CV That Will Give You That Dream Job

1. Save a lot of time and energy by identifying early on what you want and what you don't want.

2. Make your CV say 'READ ME!!!'

3. Make the first page especially clear, concise and attractive.

4. Use the best format CV to fit your situation, and always make it fit the job.

5. Use language the employer will understand.

6. Emphasise what you do have going for you, and play down what you haven't.

7. If you have too much experience or are over qualified, play things down so as not to threaten employers.

8. Check your CV as many times as necessary to get perfection. Then get someone else to check it.

9. Understand technology well enough to make sure you can safely send your CV electronically to recruiters.

10. If your CV is to be faxed or scanned, you will need to allow extra time for amendments to prepare it.
 
Making a targeted CV

This style of CV, as the title suggests, is best to use when you are aiming for one specific type of job. As such, the CV can only be written with the job in mind. >>read more
 
Functional CV Example

This style of CV highlights your main skills and strengths and does not place so much emphasis on who you worked for and what your job title was. The functional CV offers greater flexibility on how you present yourself than a chronological CV. >>read more
 
Sample of a Targeted CV

Paul Hughes

33 Martha Road >>read more
 
Sample of a functional CV

Paul Harare

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