01. What does the perfect CV look like?
One of the first things to consider
To compliment your sections, include
when writing a CV is format. “There
bullet points under headers so your
is no such thing as a single, standard
CV does not read like an essay.
CV,” explains Tijana, “CVs adapt to the particular role one is applying
In terms of understanding
for, and their particular profession.”
expectations, an important factor to
In general, you want to keep your CV
consider is the locality of the job role.
concise. It shouldn’t exceed two
“International standards vary greatly
pages, nor include any dramatic
depending on best practices and local
colouring and illegible fonts
legislation,” Tijana begins, “In
(Darshinee recommends using Times
Germany it’s forbidden to ask for a
New Roman or Georgia, for example)
photo of an applicant, whereas in the
to ease navigation for potential
US a portrait is considered standard.”
employers.
In Europe, Europass is a common format adopted to lay out a CV, but
Additionally, you should organise
nowadays Tijana suggests these
your CV with clear sections. “Keep
shouldn’t be used: “It is not widely
your font size between 10 and 12
accepted in the private sector
points and ensure you can
anymore.”
differentiate your headings using bold type and capital letters,” Darshinee emphasises.
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