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The next sample CV format will give you the necessary structure to write your
own CV. Simply fill in the blanks and your CV will be ready super fast.
Here's a sample CV format:
Full name
Physical address:
Email:
Phone number:
Profile:
Professional experience:
Education:
Awards:
Language skills:
Computer Skills:
Hobbies:
Referees:
Here are a few tips on how to fill up this sample CV format:
1: Keep it simple
Writing a CV is a simple process. Don't make it complicated. The CV is
important to you. And this is exactly why you have to adapt it to the their perspective.
No one has the time to decipher complicated writing. Rewrite your sentences until they sound
simple enough. Even a child should be able to get the message.
2: Be clear and concise
The clarity of your writing has to do with the clarity of your
thoughts. Most people have an entire stream of ideas competing for their attention at every
moment.
You should select only the most important ones and drop the rest. Take these ideas and downsize
them even further.
As Einstein put it: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler."
3: Don't lie
You may be tempted to say a few innocent lies especially if you apply for a
demanding job position. Don't do it.
You will get caught later on. And it will be worse after you wasted so much time and energy by
going to the interview.
4: Sound confident
Any company wants people to feel confident. Don't sound overly
confident. They don't necessarily want an arrogant jerk around them.
5: Add a cover letter
You are 10% more likely to get an interview if you send a cover
letter along with your CV.
Remember that the CV doesn't get you the interview invitation. The recruiter is looking to
disqualify potential candidates based on their CVs. The recruiter has all the power. In one
second, he can throw out your CV.
This is why it's important to reverse the power balance. And the cover letter has all the
ingredients. The cover letter is about selling yourself and the CV is about listing what you
did so far.
6: Forget the hype
Don't try to sound smart. Don't use long complicated sentences or
unusual words. Use the simplest writing possible to get your point across.
7: Stop adding irrelevant information
More irrelevant stuff doesn't impress anybody. Stick
only with the most relevant information for the job position you are applying for. By adding
irrelevant information, you will tell your future employer that you focus on the minutia. He
may assume that you will do the same thing while working for him. You will focus on the
unimportant stuff and forget about the most important problems that need to be solved.
8: Use everyday English
You should write the way you speak. Use short sentences and the
active voice.
This sample CV format and CV tips will help you write a better CV than most
other people out there. Use this information wisely. With enough perseverance and practice you
will get the job you desire.
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