| Hunting for jobs nowadays is a very competitive and | | | | your CV shows that you value his/her time while |
| sometimes cut-throat affair. Here are a few tips to | | | | showing the most relevant information in the least |
| help you get the edge in searching out and landing | | | | amount of time, you will have won one important |
| the job of your dreams. | | | | battle. |
| The Curriculum Vitae | | | | 2. Always tailor your CV to the job. |
| The CV is the first, and at most times the most | | | | You may have had previous experience that may |
| important part of applying for a job. Since potential | | | | not be related to the job you are applying for. Some |
| employers have to whittle down practically hundreds | | | | people keep many different versions of their CV for |
| of applications to a few valid ones, they will have to | | | | different job opening purposes. Make sure your CV is |
| base their narrowing down efforts using the CVs | | | | appropriate for the job. A one-size-fits-all CV may |
| they have collected. | | | | not be the best way to go since the employer will |
| Studies have shown that about half of the employers | | | | have the impression that your previous efforts have |
| decide to accept or reject job applications based on | | | | not been focused enough to produce any |
| the related work experience listed in the CV. A third | | | | specialization on your part. |
| of the employers decide to reject or accept these | | | | 3. Write about your achievements |
| job applications based on the layout design of these | | | | You may add your achievements, but make your |
| applications. | | | | statements factual and relevant. It does not do harm |
| 1. Make Your CV Stand Out | | | | to advertise yourself, but make your advertisement |
| When preparing your CV, make sure your CV stands | | | | matter-of-fact and not just hot air. You may want to |
| out among the rest. It should be the type that is | | | | skip on listing your weak points as the CV is not the |
| appealing to the eyes, making the evaluating | | | | avenue for such discussions. |
| personnel want to read the CV. Step two is for you | | | | 4. Polish Your CV |
| to make sure your CV lists the related work | | | | Your employer will know if you have put enough |
| experience you have had in relation to the job you | | | | time producing your CV. If he/she sees that you |
| are applying for. | | | | have put sufficient and thorough effort into your CV, |
| 1. Make Your CV Concise and Relevant | | | | he/she will assume that you will do the same in your |
| Avoid making your CVs too long. It may make it | | | | work. This is a big plus for you. It is not uncommon |
| irrelevant to the evaluator. Remember that the | | | | for some people to spend days or even weeks |
| employer is a person to whom time is important. If | | | | polishing and buffing their CVs. |