{"id":8935,"date":"2019-07-08T18:09:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T18:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/5-step-guide-to-creating-the-ideal-cv-8935\/"},"modified":"2024-04-29T12:13:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T06:43:56","slug":"5-step-guide-to-creating-the-ideal-cv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.hk\/career-advice\/5-step-guide-to-creating-the-ideal-cv\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Step Guide to Creating the Ideal CV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/media.monsterindia.com\/cmsimages\/1561986208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"468\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">CV could be called \u2018the story of your professional life.\u2019 The start of any job application process is always creation\/updation of this document, since this is what decides whether you will be called for an interview or not. We understand its significance and have listed below six attributes to create the ideal CV to help you stand out in a tough job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In case, you were wondering, here&#8217;s how you can<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/make-each-word-count-top-10-tips-for-a-winning-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> create the ideal\u00a0CV<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Call it a resume or curriculum vitae, use any format, but the purpose of the CV remains the same &#8211; showcasing your achievements to the potential recruiter. As a result, the CV needs to be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Well-organised, highlighting your achievements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Relevant to the JD and interesting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Scripted in a format that reflects your journey favourably and is unique to you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>2.<\/strong> The primary purpose of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.hk\/career-advice\/what-is-a-cv\/\">CV<\/a> is to differentiate you from other candidates and get you in front of the recruiter. This is one of the most crucial steps and being right on point is the key. In other words, the CV should clearly provide the following information to the recruiter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Personal details<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Skills and career summary<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Key achievements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Qualifications <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Career history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how you can <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/10-things-no-recruiter-wants-to-read-on-your-resumehttps:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/10-things-no-recruiter-wants-to-read-on-your-resume-7266.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stand out from the pack<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Once the key information is included in the CV, focus on the following to structure the information effectively:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Generally, the document should contain no more than 2 pages. Sometimes, a one-page summary is all that is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The CV should be honest and factual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The first page should contain enough personal details for a recruitment consultant or a potential employer to contact you easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Choose a presentation format that allows you to headline key skills, key achievements or key attributes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Your employment history should commence with your current or most recent job and work backwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Achievements should be short, bullet-pointed statements and include your role, the action you took and a comment on the result of your action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Where information clearly demonstrates your suitability for the vacancy you&#8217;re applying for and enhances your chances of being short-listed, include this information near the beginning of the CV.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Leave out information that is irrelevant or negative.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Include details of recent training or skills development events you have attended which could be relevant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">List all your professional memberships and relevant qualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>4.<\/strong> When you apply for a job, the recruiter is analysing your CV with the objective of investing in you. Therefore, a CV needs to be tailored to the specific needs of the employer. To ensure this, the document must abide by the following points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">It must meet the needs of the target organisation where possible. This means a single generalist CV is unlikely to be sufficient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">It must highlight your achievements and how they relate to the job you are applying for. It must give the reader a clear indication of why you should be considered for this role.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">It should summarise the things about you that are relevant to this role. Presenting the information as a list of achievements, a summary of skills, or a list of key competencies (this choice should be made in discussion with your career consultant) is important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"> Give as much evidence as you can to suggest that you are suited to the career\/job that you are pursuing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Finally, once the content of the CV is sorted, we move on to its presentation. When you submit a printed CV to a recruiter or a potential employer, it is likely to be the first thing they get to see or read of yours. Therefore, you need to present your CV well and make it user-friendly. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Use a good quality paper, typically 100 gsm in weight and watermarked. In most cases, be conservative and print your CV in black ink on white paper. Cover letters should use identical stationery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Lay your CV out neatly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Don&#8217;t make the margins too deep or too narrow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Resist writing lengthy paragraphs &#8211; be concise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Careful use of bold type can be effective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Typefaces such as Times New Roman or Arial are fairly standard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Do not use a type size less than 11 point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Check for spelling or typographical errors \u2013 no matter who actually types your CV, errors are YOUR responsibility. Don&#8217;t rely on a spell checker. If you&#8217;re not sure about a word, resort to a dictionary. Sloppiness and lack of care could be heavily penalised.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If you are submitting the CV online, try and create a PDF and submit it as that looks professional. These days visual CVs are in vogue and you can create yours using templates available online or design one that reflects your personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">You may also like:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.hk\/career-advice\/cv-format-for-freshers\/\">CV Format for Freshers &amp; Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com.sg\/career-advice\/the-negotiation-dance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Negotiation Dance<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com.sg\/career-advice\/here-s-how-to-deal-with-the-common-job-challenges-graduates-face\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here&#8217;s how to deal with the common job challenges graduates face<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CV could be called \u2018the story of your professional life.\u2019 The start of any job application process is always creation\/updation of this document, since this is what decides whether you will be called for an interview or not. 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