If you believe in “first impression is the best impression”, then for sure CV plays a major role to make that 1st impression.
Did you know Google called Brian R. Booth for an interview because of his unique resume? Yes, he sent an unsolved Rubiks Cube with QR codes to Google as his CV. Guess what, he was hired.
4 simple steps to make a good CV
- Do research:
Search online for various CVs that match your job profile. Analyse what they have written, what all they have covered, the flow etc - Templates:
You get many free CV templates from websites like Microsoft templates, Canva and default Microsoft Word templates. Choose the one which you like and edit the content according to your profile and experience. - Details that need to be included in the CV.
a) Profile Introduction – A small introduction of your profile and what you are looking forward in career.
b) Personal Details – Contact details, current location, age, gender, language known etc
c) Work Experience – Duration of your tenure in particular organization in reverse- chronological order, major responsibilities and learnings
d) Educational Qualification – Masters, Graduation and Higher secondary details
e) Certifications – Various courses completed related to your career
f) Skills – Soft skills and technical skills, tools, expertise etc
g) Activities – Extracurricular or voluntary activities that you were part of - Read Job Description thoroughly
A JD will portray what the employer is expecting from the candidate. Read it carefully and if you are a good fit for the role, make changes in the CV to highlight your skillsets and expertise that they are looking for.
Tips
- Mention relevant information that will add value to the profile that you have applied for or that will be of interest to future employers.
- Make it easy for the recruiter by using bullet points and numbers
- Keep your resume short. Try to include the impact of your work in previous organizations. Mention important information concisely.
- Do not mention hobbies or interests that will raise awkward questions.
- Verify your content using Grammarly or other tools to avoid spelling and grammatical mistakes.