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Items to include in your CV
At first we will start with items to include and not to include in your CV
1-Items to include in your CV:
Name, address,
phone number, & email
phone number, & email
Education
Licenses & certificates
Skills & accomplishments
Work history
Job objective
2-Items NOT to include in your CV:
Age
Marital status
Height, weight, etc.
Race
Religion
Reasons for termination
Photos
Create your own Standard CV
In order to create your own effective standard CV, it should include certain important elements. These elements will help you create a bigger picture about your personality, background, skills and experience; which will help the employer to decide whether you match the job requirements or not!
A standard CV should include the following:
· Personal Details
Name, Address, Tel No, Email address
· Objective:
It’s your statement of purpose for applying to this company.
Focus your objective
Be specific
Target particular positions
Education
Start with most recent
Dates, Name of college, Course Title, results (if impressive)
Relevant coursework
Provide details of research projects (if available)
Work Experience
Start with most recent or relevant
Separate relevant and other experience
Provide job title and name of organisation
Highlight responsibilities and achievements
Include unpaid work
Honours and activities
Identify key competencies required for position
Provide relevant evidence from previous experience
Skills profile
- Computing – be specific, name packages
- Languages – what level
- Personal skills, such as: (leadership skills, communication skills, time management skills… etc)
- Driving License
Referees
- Normally 2 referees required: one academic, one work
- Seek permission in advance and provide information
- Include a reference category statement in your CV
“References available upon request.”
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