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[judyandherhorse]

Hi All,

Not sure if this topic has been discussed lately, but I was wondering what your thoughts are on CV's : What makes a great CV? I have been trying to write the perfect CV for weeks now...sigh...but am unsure about what to include ( and what NOT to include ).

Any ideas/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Kind thanks

[veiledsentiments]

I'd do a google and check out the many websites dedicated to this topic.

VS

[judyandherhorse]

oh I have tried to google this topic - but it's so difficult to sift through the useless stuff...thought perhaps someone may have some advice

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[cmp45]

1. Keep it simple - easy to read
-use Times Roman font or similar professional text / 12 pt size

2. Proof read for any spelling mistakes!

3. Only include releveant information specific for the job applying for -current info first - going back in time

4. List all education- dates , degree/etc and location of study

5. It is not necessary to include every job you ever had since high school
- the last 3-4 years is plenty
-do include all duties/ information pertaining to the jobs you had previously
- include contact information of previous jobs
- start and finish dates

6. State relevant skills that are relevant to the job applied

7. Keep other info such as hobbies and extra curricular activites brief

7 Don't have too many pages; try to keep it to min 2-3 pages if you can,
you can always add other info in the interview if you get one.

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anyways good luck

[judyandherhorse]

Thank you for your advice

Very useful!

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