How Can I Make A CV?

A CV resume is quite simply an 'advert' to sell yourself to an employer. You should send a CV to an employer when they ask for one in a job advert, or when you are enquiring if any jobs are available. So the purpose of your CV is to make you attractive, interesting, worth considering to the company and so receive a job interview.

An employer may have several hundred enquiries about a single job, he or she will only choose a few people who appear suitable for interview. This is why a CV is important.

You should carefully write down your work experience, educational qualifications and any other relevant material. There are lots of websites which can assist.

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The art of CV writing is being recognized today for its importance and value. A CV is in other words, the way you present yourself and your credentials and your qualifications to a potential employer.
First of all, make a comprehensive list of all your educational qualifications, and of your work experience. Once this is done, you can add your special abilities, talents, and your special expertise, if you have any, with plenty of embellishments to help you sell your capabilities to the future employer.
Next, type out everything neatly, with absolutely NO spelling mistakes: nothing can put off a potential employer faster than spelling and grammar mistakes.
Finally, emphasize of what you feel you can do for the company, instead of harping on what the company can do for you.
This will please your potential employer, and make them single you out from among a hundred others..

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An ordinary cover letter and resume might not bring the desired results. There are "so called " experts that charge you for not submitting the desired CVs.
Here are 5 killer mistakes you should avoid before preparing the resume
1-Failure to state your objective clearly - too often the candidates submit the resume without stating the clear objective and the reason for opting for that opportunity.

2-Focusing on duties and opportunities rather than achievements and success.

3-Resume length and the use of big words.

4-Poor resume formatting and visual layout

5-Spellings and punctuations


RESUME FORMAT

CONTACT INFORMATION
name
address
telephone#
cell phone#
e-mail

PERSONAL INFORMATION
date of birth
place of birth
citizenship
visa status
sex

OPTIONAL INFORMATION
marital status
spouse's name
children

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
list in chronological order,include position details and dates
work history
academic positions
research and training

EDUCATION
include dates, major, and details of degrees,training and certification
high school
university
graduate school
post doctoral training etc.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
certifications and accreditations
compute skills

AWARDS
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
INTERESTS

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