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{{B}}Guidelines for Writing Your CV{{/B}} {{I}}{{B}}A well-produced CV can make all the difference when applying for a job.{{/B}}{{/I}} It can take a reader just 30 seconds to reach a decision about a CV. So when writing a CV, you should remember you have just half a minute to{{U}} (19) {{/U}}the reader's interest, leave a clear{{U}} (20) {{/U}}of professionalism and indicate the likely{{U}} (21) {{/U}}to an employer of hiring you. To prepare a CV which is{{U}} (22) {{/U}}will take time and possibly several drafts. Layout, presentation and a choice of words which demonstrate both responsibility and achievement are vital{{U}} (23) {{/U}}of any CV. No matter how well your career background and skills{{U}} (24) {{/U}}the needs of an employer, your efforts could{{U}} (25) {{/U}}if you make it difficult for the reader to take in the relevant information. As your message must register quickly, make the reader's task an easy one.{{U}} (26) {{/U}}that the print is well spaced and that the key information is displayed clearly. The{{U}} (27) {{/U}}of the CV is to generate interviews. Visually, you want your CV to have a positive effect, but it is also necessary for it to{{U}} (28) {{/U}}the reader that you are worth meeting. The style in which you present your CV is a{{U}} (29) {{/U}}of personal choice, but it is important that you use words which{{U}} (30) {{/U}}an active and successful career. People sometimes make the mistake of{{U}} (31) {{/U}}a CV as a rewrite of their job description, which results in unnecessary jargon and detail. In addition, issues such as salary and (32) for leaving previous employers should not be{{U}} (33) {{/U}}; they are best discussed at the first interview stage. |