https://padlet.com/luzdacastillo/8p1ko6i3rspv6jvj en-us 2023-04-18 14:51:20 UTC 2023-04-18 15:02:11 UTC hello@padlet.com luzdacastillo https://padlet.com/luzdacastillo/8p1ko6i3rspv6jvj/wish/2558755975   Writing a good CV

When you’re looking for work, you need an attractive, clear and memorable CV (curriculum vitae) that shows your potential employer all the skills and experience you have for the job.

Eight useful tips
Before you start getting ready to list your qualifications and work experience, here are eight useful tips to think about.

1. Keep it short … but not too short! Your CV should be one to two sides of A4 paper. If you find you’ve got too much information, summarise and select the most relevant points. If it’s shorter than a page, consider including more information about your skills and the responsibilities you had in your previous roles.

2. Use active verbs. When you describe what you have achieved in previous jobs, use active verbs for a strong positive effect on the reader. For example, to make a change from was responsible for, use verbs like led or managed (a team / a project); created or developed (a product / a positive atmosphere); delivered (results/training); and provided (support/training). 

3. Fill in the gaps. Avoid leaving gaps in your employment history. If you were travelling the world, on maternity leave or looking after small children, include that in your CV.

4. Make sure it’s up to date. Always ensure your CV is up to date. Include your most recent experience at the top of each section.

5. Don’t exaggerate or lie. Your potential employer can easily check information about where you have studied and worked. Don’t be tempted to lie or exaggerate about your expertise, because sooner or later this will be discovered and may result in you losing the job.

6. Spend time on the layout. Make sure your CV is clear and easy to read. Use bullet points and appropriate spacing, keep your sentences short, line up your lists neatly and use a professional-looking font (e.g. Arial font size 12).

7. Check for mistakes. Mistakes on a CV create a bad impression. Use spell check, reread your CV and ask someone else to check it for you too before you send it.

8. Include a cover letter. When you send your CV to apply for a job, you should send it with a cover letter or email to introduce your application. The cover letter should show your personal interest in the role, highlight the skills and experience you bring and encourage the employer to read the attached CV.

Are the sentences true or false?

1. It’s always a good idea to include a photo. 

2. When you list your work experience, you should put the first job you did first. 

3. The longer your CV is, the better it is. 

4. Using active verbs rather than passive structures helps to create a good impression. 

5. It’s better not to mention periods of time when you were not in paid work. 6. You should always tell the truth on your CV. 

7. Presentation and small mistakes don’t matter – it’s the content that’s important. 

8. Cover letters are nice to have but not entirely necessary. ]]> 2023-04-18 15:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/luzdacastillo/8p1ko6i3rspv6jvj/wish/2558755975