Writing an effective academic CV – careerzooom

 

A good CV showcases your skills and your academic and professional achievements concisely and effectively. It’s well-organized and easy to read while accurately representing your highest accomplishments.

Don't be shy about your achievements, but also remember to be honest about them. Do not exaggerate or lie.

Your CV is the first thing an employer will see when hiring for a vacancy, and how it looks at first glance will be the reason they decide to read it in more detail. Even if your skills match the role perfectly, a messy and confusing CV probably won’t even get a second look.

Principles to remember:

Don’t lie – employers often run background checks and false claims will be uncovered.

Sell yourself – what are your unique qualities, personality traits, skills and experience that make you stand out from the crowd.

Personal statement first – put your academic qualifications at the back, if you’re buying a new car would you want to see the technical spec or the glossy picture first?

Don’t leave unexplained gaps – if you had a career break to travel or raise a family, explain what skills or experience you gained from this

Be clear and concise – CVs should be a maximum of three pages long and should be easy to read

Don’t make mistakes – check your spelling and grammar meticulously.

This mindset applies as well to jobs you’ve done outside of the field you’re applying to. Even a job in fast food service could demonstrate useful abilities in project management or sales. If the only evidence you’ve got is flipping burgers, you’ve got to think about what you took away from that.

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Conclusion of the blog:

It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject a job applicant’s CV. This means creating a succinct CV is absolutely vital if you want to land that all-important interview.