{"id":39567,"date":"2020-07-23T09:54:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T08:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/welovesalt.com\/my\/?p=39567"},"modified":"2020-07-23T10:06:02","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T09:06:02","slug":"how-to-write-a-great-cv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/my\/blog\/2020\/07\/how-to-write-a-great-cv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Great CV"},"content":{"rendered":"
Writing a CV can be frustrating. You know you could do the job you\u2019re applying to, but how do you write a CV that convinces the Hiring Manager of that? There is a minefield of information out there about what you should and shouldn\u2019t do, so much so that it can leave you even more clueless than when you first started.<\/strong><\/p>\n Your CV is all about marketing yourself and your skills, so before you get started, it is a good idea to list all your responsibilities and achievements so they are all fresh in your mind, especially if this is the first update in a long time.<\/p>\n Read on for our CV tips!<\/p>\n Make sure your contact details are on there, such as your email address and phone number. We recommend keeping your personal information quite brief on your CV \u2013 you don\u2019t need to go into too much detail and don’t worry about attaching a photo to your CV.<\/p>\n People tend to use this space to waffle. Keep the profile section concise (as a rough guide around 4-6 sentences in length and approximately 200 words).<\/p>\n To help you write this part, we recommend focusing on these three things:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is good to highlight your key skills. However, you do not need to add \u2018written and verbal communication skills\u2019 or \u2018proficient at word\u2019, these are generic skills that add no value to your CV \u2013 we know you\u2019re great at these already!<\/p>\nWhat personal information should be on a CV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What do you write in the profile of your CV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/strong>Summarize your career experience and what role you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/li>\n
\nHighlight the relevant experience you\u2019ve had and back it up with evidence; making sure you keep it concise and avoid buzzwords. Here you highlight your top skills and strengths to show the company how you are a good fit. It\u2019s handy to use the job description too so you can match your skills and experience with the required skills.<\/li>\n
\nFinish off your profile with what you\u2019re hoping to get from the role you\u2019re applying to.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat skills should be put on a CV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n