SPICE UP YOUR CV: SECRET INGREDIENTS FOR CAREER BRILLIANCE
Are you curious about what a CV is?
How can you write a standout and successful CV?
And what should you include in your CV?
If these questions have crossed your mind or are currently on your mind, then don’t hesitate to click on this article for the answers.
Have you ever heard of “cooking” a CV? If not, this four-part series “The recipe for an awesome CV,” will provide you with a fresh perspective on writing a CV, comparing it to the process of preparing a dish.
Let’s embark on the journey of sourcing fresh and essential ingredients to create a “5-star Michelin” dish that will captivate even the most discerning “culinary critics”!
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a concise summary of the necessary information about a job applicant. To make a strong first impression on employers, your CV must showcase all the vital details that help them understand you better and consider you as a potential colleague.
Here are 6 “ingredients” required for a perfect CV:
Personal information
Career objectives
Education
Work experience
Skills
Achievements
To be able to “cook” your own CV, let’s delve deeper into the essential ingredients listed above! And if you’ve got a good grasp of them, then stay tuned for the CV “cooking” recipe that we’ll share in the next part of this series!
1. Personal information
Just like every good book begins with an introduction, so too should your CV. The personal information you provide serves as your initial introduction to prospective employers, helping them recognize you among a bunch of CVs and know how to contact you.
2. Objectives
This section provides a brief description of your future aspirations and career goals. It showcases your intentions when applying for a job and what you aim to accomplish in your professional journey, thereby helping employers perceive your proactive attitude towards work and evaluate your suitability for the position you are applying to.
3. Education
A strong educational background will serve as evidence of your dedication and efforts throughout your academic journey as well as the relevance of your major to the job requirements. But what if your field of study is completely different from the position you’re applying for? Don’t worry! Employers still highly appreciate certifications or relevant qualifications that demonstrate your capabilities aligned with the job requirements.
4. Skills
In addition to demonstrating your professional expertise to potential employers, having related and applicable soft skills also contributes to enhancing the evaluation of your CV.
5. Working experience
This factor allows the employer to see that you possess the necessary experience, knowledge, and skills to fulfill the responsibilities of the position you’re applying for. Furthermore, some extracurricular activities you have participated in the past related to the job also make you a potential candidate in the eyes of the hiring manager.
6. Achievements
It’s not about what you do, but how well you do it! This is the factor that helps you stand out more than ever, as it highlights the accomplishments you have achieved throughout your academic or professional journey and thus helps recruiters have greater confidence in your work capabilities.
Let us know which section of a CV you often struggle with in the comment section, we’ll answer your concerns in the following parts of the series.
