How to make a good resume?

By: Together Abroad 21-02-2014 5:20 PM
Categories: * CV / Resume,

How to make a good resume?
Short and sweet

A good resume can make the difference between an invitation for an interview and a standard letter of rejection . It is thus a powerful "weapon" where you have to time stabbing . In Your resume contains summarized information about yourself , which others quickly get a picture of you .
Adjust your CV to the job you are applying for and keep it as short as possible . A resume is meant to be read quickly. Detailed information can be lost in the interview . If it is the job of interest , you can also lose that information in your cover letter .

How to make a good resume?

CV format

A basic resume includes at least the following components :

Personal Information
Write your full name (first name and any other name + surname ) , your address (street number, post code and city ) , your phone number ( which you are best reached ) , your email address , your date of birth and place of birth , marital status (married , unmarried or cohabiting) and nationality .


Training
Here you listed all courses you have taken from the primary school . Use the official names and abbreviations . For each one degree or you have obtained a diploma or certificate and what year that was. The training courses can call or graduation themes. Besides the training , you can call under this heading all the courses you have attended . Ask yourself this do wonder whether those courses are of interest to the employer that the CV is read - you can always adjust this , each application .


Experience
Below you note down the companies you have worked and the positions you've held there. Include month and year ( from / to) . Also, unpaid work and internships can mention here . It is important to write your duties and responsibilities, but keep it short . Emphasize particular work experience, in line with the position for which you are applying. Many employers like it when you experience ' backwards ' describes - your current / last job do you call first.

Skills
Here you name skills that can come with the job you are applying for . Handy Eg touch typing or administrative control programs. 

Hobbies and sports
Here you can spend how you spend your free time. That says something about your interests .

College / university
You apply for a position for which college / university working and thinking is required, then you can possibly expand your resume :

Languages
Here you specify the language skills you have and at what level .

PC skills
Describe all your knowledge of software , operating systems and programs. 

Secondary activities
Everything you 've done on a volunteer basis , you can lose below. 

Other information
Below, you can provide additional information that is worth mentioning .
For example, specific knowledge or skills that you have and whether you have a driving license .

References
If you include references, these individuals prior acquaint and whether they agree with a statement of their contact information in your CV .
Optionally, you can also mention that references can be provided on request.

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