Are you looking for a job and need to write a CV that will help you present yourself to potential employers? Be careful! You must take into account the following factors if you don't want it to go straight to the discard pile.
Before you tackle the creation of a CV, you must be clear about what type of professional you are and how you want to convey that information. You can create it in a simple way, with web templates or try to differentiate yourself with more innovative formats (infographics, video CVs, etc.), although we will talk about these options in a future post. Now, we are going to focus on the basic ten best practices for creating a successful CV.
Order and cleanliness . A good structure makes it easier to read and allows the person who analyses the CVs received to carry out their work more effectively and efficiently, which will make their impression of the document, and by extension of you, more positive. Try to be concise (one page is better than two) and highlight the most relevant aspects of your profile that fit the description of the offer. It is very useful to have different CV models depending on the type of position.
Presentation. This will be the first impression that the recruiter gets of you, and we already know how important it is, right? Pay attention to every last detail, don't allow for errors such as incoherent dates, lack of order in the presentation, etc., and above all, don't make spelling mistakes! They don't give a positive image... Check it until you are sure, ask for help if you see it necessary.
Personal information. Your intention is for people to get to know you and get in touch with you, right? Make it easy for them, it's in your interest. Always include your contact information, phone number, email, place of residence, professional social media profiles, etc. Your email should preferably include your first and last name and give a professional image. If the one you use doesn't comply with this rule, create a new one, it will only take a few minutes and your image will improve significantly.
Photo . The vast majority show a photograph, in fact, it is an explicit request in many of the job offers of companies in the national territory. However, it is possible that in the near future, this will change, since in countries such as the United Kingdom it is not advisable or even illegal in the United States, since their business culture focuses on achievements and skills, with physical appearance being irrelevant. Everyone agrees, right? Well, as of today, in Spain I still recommend that you include your photo, but in passport size and professional, as selfies do not always look good.
Timeline. Please indicate the start and end dates for all the information you provide (studies, professional experience, support for charitable causes, etc.) as precisely as possible. It is recommended that the chronological order be descending, so that the most recent data stands out.
Professional experience. In addition to the dates, company name and position held, it is important to add a description of the tasks performed, to show all your skills.
Academic qualifications. We will keep the order in descending chronological order to highlight your most recent studies. Remember that you must be clear and concise. Do not cite lower-level qualifications that are assumed to be yours when citing higher-level qualifications. Save that space for other relevant information. Always indicate the name of the centre where you completed these studies.
Additional training. Include only those that are most relevant to the job you are applying for. In this section, it is important to indicate the number of hours.
Languages. As far as possible, add official certificates, use the language standard list of colombia cell phone numbers s of the CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
Office automation and ICT tools. Write down the programs you are good at. Using social networks and participating in blogs can also be a good complement to your CV. Always consider whether you are interested in this, depending on the position you are applying for and the type of content you manage on the Internet.
One last piece of advice before leaving you with the summary infographic of this post: Never “title” your CV as a Curriculum Vitae , it should be obvious that we are dealing with one.
We would like to thank Ana Vicente Guimeráns , an expert in Human Resources management, for her invaluable collaboration , as without her help, this post would not have been possible. Thank you so much!