What NEEDS to be in your CV? In all honesty, does anyone read every word?
Writing a CV should not be complicated. It should be concise and relevant.
- Prioritise relevance: focus on experience and achievement
- Trim the fat: what is relevant
- Quantify achievements: use numbers and metrics
- Express clearly what problems you solve
- Highlight key skills: sell yourself
- Describe your potential for future success and the outcomes you offer
- Use actions verbs: make your accomplishments dynamic and engaging
Your CV is your marketing tool and not your autobiography.
You are creating points for conversation during interview.
Proposed CV structure:
- Summary – your pitch/what do you want to do next?
- Key achievements
- Career history
- Early career
- Education
- Personal interests.
Share your thoughts.