CRAFTING YOUR CV Document used when applying for jobs. It is for you to summarise your education, skills and past experiences so you can impress your future bosses by selling your abilities. You might hear it referred to as a resume or CV. A resume is a one page summary of your work experience and background relevant to the application. A CV is a longer academic diary that includes all your experience, certificates, and publications. Honestly, these terms are interchangeable. CV writing is daunting but here are some tips to help you get your dream volunteer role, internship, clerkship or graduate job. The average employer/recruiter looks at each CV for 6 seconds before deciding whether to read more or not. How can you both make sure your CV stands out, looks professional, and avoids doing anything to put off a future boss?
top tips The basics
Experience Outline your relevant work experience, beginning with your most recent employment
Each entry needs your job title, employment duration (use months and years), company name Highlight specific skills and qualifications relevant and a list of responsibilities to the firm’s application criteria Be sure to include the skills you developed and Proofread your CV. Errors can detract from the achievements or accomplishments if you believe quality of your application, so ask someone to they are relevant review it with a fine-tooth comb Keep your CV to two pages
There is no single correct structure to use. Pick a Extra-Curricular professional format you like and be consistent Outline your involvement at school and university Use clear headings to divide the sections outside academics and community engagement. Use short sentences and bullet points Examples include university societies, participating in competitions, sporting team or volunteering Avoid using large paragraphs for descriptions experiences. Highlight the skills you developed in these positions, such as teamwork or leadership. Personal Details
Include your full name, number, email and You can include other headings such as: Interests, Achievements, Leadership or Completed Courses LinkedIn if you have one such as first aid or computer proficiency There is no need for your street address or a photo. Do not list your date of birth, religion or marital Referees status Referees are professional contacts who comment on your work and skills. Avoid including personal Education references, such as family or friends Outline your education history chronologically, If you wish to include referees, two is appropriate. starting with your most recent course No referees or ‘references available upon request’ Each entry needs the name of the qualification, the is also acceptable institution and study duration. For tertiary study, Ensure you include the person’s name, position, you could include your GPA or WAM company name, and contact number. Ask their Feel free to include your secondary study, but only permission and inform them of the position with list your ATAR if it is appropriate the skills they should vouch for 20
