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mercoledì 26 ottobre 2011

How to make a perfect CV #1



CV = Curriculum Vitae = resume


·         do not lie, but make it sound interesting!
·         make it short, transparent and structured!
·         you can use EuroPass (fill it in) or online job applications
·         different approach for different groups:
·         early school leaver & no experience – focus more on careers objective and abilities
·         early school leaver & work experience
·         school & no experience – focus more on skills and trainings
·         school & work experience
·         uni & no experience – focus on internships an other relevant experiences
·        uni & work experience

Name
·         big letters
·         could include your title (sometimes counterproductive – could mean something else in different countries)

Objective
·         application for … (if not mentioned in the cover letter)
·         short description of yourself (qualification, what sort of job are you looking for)

Education, trainings
·         start with the highest relevant education
·         you do not have to write the basic education
·         currently pursuing...
·         if you have relevant job experiences, start with them
·         language courses
·         special trainings (computers...)
·         you can include certificates
·         you can use YouthPass

example:

2007                      The Summer School on the topic of ...

Employments (+ experiences – might be a separate paragraph)
·         jobs
·         apprenticeships, traineeships, internships
·         do not forget volunteering
·         years (the length of the position)
·         position
·         employer
·         responsibilities
·         accomplishments
·         references (let know your referee you mentioned him in your CV)

example:

2008                      AAA, Specchia; law firm
               Trainee, (7 months) – work in the office, preparing of presentations, participation on the ...                                                  
               Reference:Vincenzo Alessandromail@aaa.specchia.it

Experiences, qualifications and competences
·         could be mentioned within job experiences
·         should be mentioned in the cover letter

Skills
·         languages (plus their level – useful ti use EuroPass scale)
·         computers
·         driving licence
·         other special skills

Interests:
·         in short


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