| The average recruiter or manager spends less than a | | | | 1. Example CV Structure |
| minute to skim read your CV before they decide if | | | | Name with address and contact details below. |
| they want to read more. That could be it, decision | | | | Professional Summary This is a paragraph defining |
| made, document closed and if your CV is not what | | | | your career so far, your approach to work and what |
| they want then your chances of getting that ideal job | | | | you wish to achieve. |
| are over before they really began! So what went | | | | Education and Qualifications |
| wrong? Well, there are two possibilities: | | | | Skills Summary Should be table format outlining all of |
| - You aren't right for the Job. Sorry but it could be that | | | | your skills, technical and professional, giving an indication |
| simple, take it on the chin and don't let it get you down. | | | | as to the level of your expertise i.e. years, a scoring |
| - You're CV is not up to scratch. You have not clearly | | | | system etc. Make this list comprehensive i.e. J2EE, |
| communicated your skills and experiences as well as | | | | EJB, XML, XSLT, C#, Oracle 9i, Pre sales etc. |
| another, possibly less capable, applicant. | | | | Employment History Give dates and name of each |
| Point one is a whole new subject but suffice to say it | | | | employer, your job title and make it clear if you moved |
| isn't the end of the world. However point two is near | | | | up the ladder. Outline your responsibilities and skills used |
| on criminal! So the key to a well written Technical CV | | | | within these roles and any specific achievements you |
| is as follows: | | | | are proud of. Make this section very clear to read |
| Write a CV that clearly states what you would like to | | | | quickly and give more information on recent and |
| do and detail reasons why you are capable of those | | | | significant roles. |
| roles. This message must be obvious for readers who | | | | References |
| have contrasting levels of understanding about your | | | | Remember a CV CAN be longer than 2 pages but |
| field. | | | | make the content count! |
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