{"id":300,"date":"2019-11-28T01:45:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T01:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/?p=300"},"modified":"2020-12-06T02:39:12","modified_gmt":"2020-12-06T02:39:12","slug":"how-to-write-a-good-cv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/how-to-write-a-good-cv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a good cv"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"300\" class=\"elementor elementor-300\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b2213d4 elementor-section-full_width ang-section-padding-no elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover\" data-id=\"5b2213d4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1999dbd9 elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover\" data-id=\"1999dbd9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3839c124 elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3839c124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 25-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing<br \/>the Perfect CV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The first question to ask yourself is, what can my C.V. do<br \/>for me?<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It is the entry ticket, your foot in the door, to a new<br \/>career full of promise and potential life changing opportunities. What will<br \/>make your C.V. stay on the recruiter\u2019s desk and rise to the top of the<br \/>interview pile, rather than being consigned to the pile of no-hopers? Or, even<br \/>worse filed in the bin!!!!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There is no mystery surrounding writing a successful C.V. It<br \/>really is easy when you know how. All you need to achieve in writing a good<br \/>C.V. is to take all of the skills you have developed over your previous<br \/>experience and tailor them to the job that you are applying for.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you need to include?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There is no perfect way to write a C.V. and everyone should be different, but there are some essential sections that should always be covered:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal and Contact Information<\/li>\n<li>Education and Qualifications<\/li>\n<li>Work History and\/or Experience<\/li>\n<li>Relevant skills to the job you are applying for<\/li>\n<li>Interests, Hobbies and Achievements<\/li>\n<li>References<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>How should you present your CV?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your C.V. should be clear and easy to read, use White A4<br \/>paper and envelopes. People will always look for a good first impression so<br \/>make sure that you have a clear front page which is easy to comprehend, put<br \/>important information towards the top and centre.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep it Short, Keep it simple.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There is no need to produce a lengthy document which<br \/>describes every qualification you have and all that you have done in an<br \/>exhaustive fashion. Remember, you are using the C.V. as a tool to get your foot<br \/>in the door, you need to make an impression that will register with the<br \/>recruiter quickly and make you memorable. Give the information that is relevant<br \/>to the job that you are applying for.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read the Job description you are responding to<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret the clue is in the Question! The Job advert<br \/>gives you the clues to what the recruiter is looking for. So, use the Advert,<br \/>address the points raised and ensure that you relate your experience to the<br \/>role as explained in the advert. If you find that you lack skills or experience<br \/>in one area try adapting the skills and experience that you do have. Ensure<br \/>that you identify areas of transferable skills which you have and describe how<br \/>they relate to the position in question.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fit the C.V. to the role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Create a unique C.V. for each job role that you are applying<br \/>for. There is no such thing as a generic C.V. ensure that you tailor each<br \/>approach to the job role adapting your skills and experience to cover each<br \/>aspect of the role sought.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explain why your skills are appropriate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Let the recruiter know about each of your skills, whether you<br \/>use them in your current position or if you use them in a volunteer capacity.<br \/>Mention what skills you have Computer skills, Working alone on own initiative<br \/>and as part of a team, Communication skills both written and verbal, foreign<br \/>language skills and\u00a0 Problem solving. All<br \/>of these are essential to a business and they more you can demonstrate then the<br \/>greater chance you have of being hired.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell them about your interests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Here you can demonstrate such skills that you have that the<br \/>employer might be looking which you have gained through your outside interests<br \/>be that sporting volunteering or unrelated employment activity. Everything is<br \/>relevant that might be capable of utilisation within a work environment. Try<br \/>and make yourself sound interesting and outgoing someone who is good to be<br \/>around.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Describe<br \/>your Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When you are<br \/>explaining the level and quality of you experience be sure to use positive and<br \/>assertive language, this will give the reader the impression that you are an<br \/>achiever who has a \u2018can do\u2019 attitude. Explain what experience was gained and<br \/>just what valuable skills you have gained from each of your previous<br \/>employments.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Include<br \/>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Always try<br \/>to include two and ensure that they are from someone who has employed you and<br \/>can vouch for your level of skills and your relevant experience.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Update<br \/>Your C.V. regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Always keep<br \/>your C.V. under review, add to it regularly explaining new skills and new experience<br \/>gained. Keep reviewing the tasks you have exposure to and remember that<br \/>potential employers are always looking to find people who are willing to be<br \/>creative and continue their learning journey.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writingthe Perfect CV The first question to ask yourself is, what can my C.V. dofor me? It is the entry ticket, your foot in the door, to a newcareer full of promise and potential life changing opportunities. What willmake your C.V. stay on the recruiter\u2019s desk and rise to the top of theinterview pile, rather &#8230; <a title=\"How to write a good cv\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/how-to-write-a-good-cv\/\" aria-label=\"More on How to write a good cv\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"1","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=300"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/238"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}