Tailor Your CV to Every Application: When applying for a role, ensure that you read through the advert thoroughly, tailor your CV to the role, its requirements and use their terminology (e.g. HR or People and Culture).
Employment: Often, your past employment is the most important part of your CV. This is your chance to show what you have done in the past, and what skills you have that are transferable to the role you are applying for! List your experience in chronological order with the most recent first.
Education: Like the Employment section, list in chronological order. If you have completed any professional development course, list these as well. Highlight any qualifications that you haven’t fully completed as this can be misleading to potential employers.
Signification Personal Achievements / Volunteer work: Considering that you are most likely at the beginning of your career; employment history and skills are often hard to align with your qualifications or the role you are applying for. So, make sure that you outline all other significant Personal Achievements & Volunteer work that will enhance your CV and application.
Spelling and Grammar Check: Make a great first impression; use the spell-check function - making sure you use British English. Also, try reading your resume from bottom to top (this technique helps you focus on each line in isolation), or have someone else proof-read closely for you.
CV Example:
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John Smith 123 Example Road, Auckland 021 2345678
Education 1999 – 2001 University of Auckland Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Management
Personal Achievements & Volunteer work 2000 – 2001 University of Auckland Chair of Engineering Student Body
Employment History August 2000 – November 2006 ABC Company Customer Service Representative
Responsibilities:
Key Achievements:
Reason for Leaving: Career progression |