WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL STEPS

OF WRITING A CV?
PRESENTED BY: SHAHID IQBAL
DEFINITION:

• A CV (curriculum vitae) allows you to summarize

your education, skills and experience.
• In the USA and Canada it's known as a résumé
FORMAT OF CV

List everything in chronological order

Clear spacing and bullet points
A4 paper should be used
Professional font
FONT:

Professional font should be used.

 Size-10 Ariel, Times New Roman 12 not like comic sans.
Example:
Curriculum vitae
Curriculum vitae
curriculum vitae (not recommended)
HOW LONG SHOULD A CV BE?

• A standard CV in the UK should be no longer than

two sides of A4.
• Only include the main facts; if your CV is just one
page, that's fine, as employers only want to read
relevant information. Some medical or academic
CVs may be longer depending on your experience.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A CV?

• Contact details
• Profile
• Education
• Work experience
• Skills and achievements
• Interests
• References
DETAILS:

• Contact details should have email address, full name, home

address, and mobile number. Picture is required if you are
applying for acting or modelling.
• Profile to highlight your key attributes with few relevant
achievements and skills.
• Education should be listed with dates in chronological order.
• Work experience should be in chronological order.
DETAILS:

• Skills and achievements should be relevant to job

and not over-exaggerated.
• Interests provide the picture of you and also
something to talk about at interview.
POINTS TO MAKE A GOOD CV

Avoid spelling or grammar mistakes.

Do not put curriculum vitae on the top.
Do not lie or exaggerate.
Professional sounding email address should be used.
Avoid using some phrases i.e hardworking.
Check the company’s website.
THANK YOU!