When looking for a new job, you will definitely need a resume. It is the calling card of every job seeker. Writing a quality resume means paving the way to an interview with the employer of your dreams. What should your CV be so that you can send it to interesting offers with complete confidence and receive phone calls from recruiters? I suggest you consider below.
HOW TO PROPERLY WRITE A CV.
Resumes traditionally begin with a photo. There are many opinions on whether or not a photo is necessary. My answer is a must. When a recruiter looks through dozens of resumes, the ones with a photo are remembered. Especially if it is in the right format: portrait, business style, with an open smile. Such photos make you feel at ease and encourage dialogue.
How not to do it:
Do not take selfies, which are not always presentable, and do not post general collective photos, where you can hardly be seen by anyone.
Contact information is the next block in the resume. All data here should be correct and each of the proposed contacts should be “working”. Your cell phone number is always with you, and Skype is always online. Also critically evaluate email and Skype names. The best option is a login or email address that includes your full name information in the name.
What not to do:
Don’t include more than two mobile numbers – one is better, but one that you answer after the first two rings.
Don’t include your e-mail or Skype address if the name has diminutive names. It looks absurd, to say the least – better create new accounts.
WORK EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME
The work experience block is the main part of your resume, so it requires the most attention. The chronology in this block is reversed and in your resume starts with your last job. In addition to functional responsibilities, specify your achievements: completed projects, launched processes in the company, innovations in which you were involved.
Each position implies certain responsibilities, and achievements are what significantly distinguish one candidate from another. If there is something to be proud of, be sure to mention it on your resume.
What not to do:
You should not copy the functionality for your position from a similar job or resume found on the Internet. It’s important to write a quality resume! Elementary “copying” is immediately read by recruiters and is perceived extremely negatively. Be creative with your resume. If it causes difficulties – contact a career specialist.
Do not put non-targeted work experience on your resume. If, for example, you are writing a resume for the position of “Category Manager,” do not record in your CV that 15 years ago you worked as a waiter. In this case, that experience is irrelevant.
EDUCATION IN THE RESUME
Education – specify briefly, in a format: the name of the university and the specialty, and the degree with which you graduated: specialist or master’s. What if you are still a student? Indicate the date you started your studies and “to date. In doing so, you also record your future major and add “incomplete major” below.
What not to do:
Don’t ignore the “Education” box, even if you are working outside your major. A completed degree indicates your awareness, serious approach to learning, and commitment.
Additional training is the most interesting material for recruiters and future employers. It shows whether the candidate is devoting time to his or her own and in what areas he or she is receiving additional education.
What to do if there are no trainings and additional courses taken? Write a resume without this block, but prepare for interview questions of the range: “Has there been additional training within the field?” or “How long ago was your professional development?”
How not to do:
If self-education takes up 2/3 of your free time and can barely fit on an A4 page, highlight only the targeted one that relates to the position you’re applying for. The block of additional education should be readable, and therefore – as concise and simple as possible.
PERSONAL QUALITIES IN YOUR RESUME
“Personal qualities” or “Additional information” is the block where there is often the least amount of constructive information. Write down the really important facts and data that will play a role in selecting you for the target position. For example, if the position involves business travel, having a car can be an advantage, which is worth mentioning.
What not to do:
Don’t write “water” in this paragraph. “Proficient PC user,” for example. These days, children at age 10 are already confident PC users. It is much more reasonable to specify the experience of highly specialized programs, for example, 1C UTP.
The recruiter takes on average about 20 seconds to do an initial analysis of the CV. If the recruiter is interested in the CV, he stops at it in more detail. It’s up to you to write a resume that’s high quality and constructive, so that you want to study it in detail and then get to know you in person.
To write a high-quality resume, you need to approach the task creatively and with heart, to take the time to both create it, and to further modify it.
Good luck to you!
