How to Write a Modern CV
Writing a modern CV is an excellent way to demonstrate to potential employers how you have stayed current with the advances of the working world, technological and otherwise. Modern CVs also give you an opportunity to make yourself stand out from the rest of the applicants for a particular job. By adhering to strict formatting guidelines and highlighting the ways in which your occupational, educational and personal history makes you an ideal candidate for a particular job, you can ensure the modernity of your CV matches that of the current job market.
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Select a file format for your CV that is universally recognizable no matter a business’s choice in computer operating systems and software. Many businesses now require job applicants to submit their CVs and cover letters digitally. One way to avoid any formatting errors is to save your materials as a Portable Document Format, or PDF.
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Select a font that is universally recognizable in terms of imaging and sizing. Fonts such as Times New Roman, Helvetica, Arial and Verdana exist in every document creation program.
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Write your name prominently at the top of the page using a font size that is two or three points larger than the font size of the body of your CV. This should be the only place on the CV that you mention yourself, either by name or with a pronoun.
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Select an aesthetically sleek and pleasing design for the format of your CV. The eye of the reader should flow naturally from point to point without being overwhelmed by the amount of information you present. Maintain consistency in formatting by setting limits on the amount of bullets you use to describe each job in your job history and the amount of words you include in each bullet. Avoid any extraneous lines or watermarks, as they could be unreadable by a company’s document software.
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Limit your CV to two pages. This may require you to shrink the margins or font size slightly in order to fit all of your employment and educational background.
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List your demographic information. Include an email address and a professional profile website if you have one.
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List your employment history describing your roles and responsibilities at each job. Note how they are directly applicable to the job for which you are applying.
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List your educational history, including colleges and universities you have attended and certification courses you have successfully completed.
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List any personal skills or qualifications you possess that are directly applicable to the job to which you are applying.
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