Writing CV

Shinta Mayasari
 CV or Resume
• First a quick note on CVs and resumes.
What’s the difference? Luckily for you,
there’s almost no difference between a
CV and a resume. It’s usually just a
different name for the same thing. In the
U.S. you’ll usually apply for a job with a
resume while in the UK, Europe or
Australia you will use a CV.
 CV or Resume
• One important difference is that if
you’re asked to apply with a CV in the
U.S., it’s likely that your employer
wants a much longer document that
details your academic achievements in
your field. However, this is usually just
for academic positions. So, if you’re not
applying for those don’t worry!
CV or Resume
• The importance of a resume or
CV is obvious. It’s the first
chance your employer will
have to see what a star
employee you could be!
CV or Resume
• Your CV should grab the
attention of your employer as
soon as possible, while
showing off the skills that
make you perfect for the job.
CV or Resume

• But how should you do this?

Every resume has the
following sections and you
should make sure that yours
does too!
 1. Heading
• First part is the heading. This will include
your name and contact details and will
allow the recruiter to easily remember
whose skillfully-written CV they’re
reading.
2. Objective or summary
• Comes a brief description about your professional self.
This will range from a sentence to a short paragraph
and will include the kind of job you’re looking for as
well as the skills you can bring to the role.
• It should be short, snappy and grab the attention of the
person reading your resume.
 3. The meat
• Your can either write about your education or your work
experience first. When choosing which to write about first,
you should think about what’s most appropriate to the job
you’re applying for, as well as what is most impressive.
• Have you just graduated from Oxford? Then write that
down first! Have you just turned a failing company into
one that’s now making millions? Of course you should start
with that then.
 4. Extras
• The final section you should focus on any extra skills or
licenses you’ve acquired. Remember that Photoshop
course you took during college? Write it down. Or the
swimming team you were captain of that won gold in your
year? Again, put it down.
• In this section you can even include things like word
processing experience or having a driving license. Of
course, make sure that this is relevant to your desired job.