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How to pitch your experience – CV Guide

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Creating a standout CV involves presenting your skills, experiences, and achievements in a clear and compelling way. Here are some tips to help you craft an impressive CV:

  1. Format and Structure:
    • Keep it concise
    • Use a clean and professional font that prints well.
    • Organize your information with clear headings and bullet points for easy readability.
  2. Contact Information:
    • Include your full name, professional email address, and phone number.
    • You don’t need to include personal details like your date of birth or home address.
  3. Professional Summary/Objective:
    • Write a brief, targeted summary that highlights your key skills and career goals.  Add tone of voice, nice to read something that injects a bit of your personality.
    • Tailor this section for each application, aligning it with the specific job you’re applying for.
  4. Work Experience:
    • List your work experience in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
    • For each position, include your job title, company name, location, and employment dates.
    • Announce your appointment and what you were employed to do, who you reported to (title) and if you had any direct reports.
    • Use action verbs to describe your achievements and responsibilities.
    • Focus on quantifiable results and accomplishments rather than just listing duties.
  5. Education:
    • Include your educational background, starting with the most recent qualification.
    • Mention the institution’s name, degree earned, and any honors or relevant coursework.
  6. Skills:
    • Create a dedicated section for your key skills.
    • Include both hard skills (e.g., programming languages, software proficiency) and soft skills (e.g., communication, leadership).
  7. Achievements and Accomplishments:
    • Highlight any awards, certifications, or significant accomplishments relevant to the job you’re seeking.
    • Showcase how you contributed to the success of projects or teams.
  8. Keywords:
    • Incorporate industry-specific keywords from the job description to make your CV more ATS-friendly (Applicant Tracking System).
  9. Proofread:
    • Double-check for grammar and spelling errors. Typos can leave a negative impression.
  10. References:
    • It’s not necessary to include references on your CV. You can provide them separately if requested.

Remember that a standout CV is one that effectively communicates your skills, experiences, and potential value to potential employers.