CV talk

Monday- Let's talk about your CV;
Before, I start, I would want to tell us this. The era of copying someone elses CV and editing names and qualifications is over. There's nothing wrong in paying a professional to help with your curriculum vitae, just make sure, you aid the creation. Make sure everything written on it came from you. Don't copy other persons CV word for word.
Your ability and theirs aren't the same.
Now, there are common mistakes we make with CVs and believe me, this things might be the reason why you've not been getting call backs after forwarding them to your supposed employer.
One is, after creating your CV. Make sure, the 'document name' has your name on it. Something like "OKEKE SEDIAT ADERONKE" And not "My CV" check the name of your document and change it.
When you send your CV through mails, the document name shows. If you have your full name on it, it would be easier for your intended employer to locate while printing.
Secondly, If you are out to look for a job, create an email address that bears your name. I understand some of us are using emails we opened a long time ago but then, you can still make a change. A HR personnel that looks at your email name and sees "Itzpreetygirl@
gmail.com' won't take you serious.
Another thing, the heading of your CV should start with your name, written boldly on it. Followed by your address, phone number {make sure it's a functional phone number. If you have more than one phone number, do include it} and then your email address.
Personal informations about you should be the first thing that embraces the eye anytime anyone clicks on your CV.
Some of us include pictures to our CV. To what end? When you are not a graphic designer? Including pictures won't make it look professional.
Do Not include unnecessary hobbies and references. Whatever hobbies you plan to add to your CV, make sure it goes in line with your career.
There is no need including your class of degree in your CV. When I mean class of degree, I mean you putting down something like.
"Bsc, philosophy (second class upper)
The above information isint necessary.
"Bsc, philosophy" is enough info. If they need a particular class of degree they will specify.
Some of us just write down our qualifications without work experience. I can tell you that 80% of employer's are not looking for who to train. They need you to be experienced.
Do not under estimate the power of little beginnings. Those experiences you think ain't worth it might actually be the one to land you your dream job.
Make sure while listing your experiences, you include your portfolio for each job.
Explain at least, three essential job role.
Avoid the use of ambiguous words.
Things to pay attention to;
•CV layouts.
•Typographical errors
•Font and font size- Use new time Roman. The double spacing should be 1.5 preferably. Font size should be 12.
•Personalize each page.
The arrangement of your CV can be done in the order below;
•FULL NAME.
•PERSONAL DETAILS-
-Gender
-state
-DOB
-Marital status
-Nationality
•CONTACT
-email
-Phone Number
-Address
•CAREER OBJECTIVES
•PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
•EDUCATION
Starting from the most recent with dates.
•EMOLOYMENT HISTORY.
Starting from the most recent with dates.
•OTHER CERTIFICATION
•LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
•AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENT
•INTERESTS
•SKILLS.
•SPOKEN LANGUAGES
•REFEREES
Good Morning and Have a Beautiful Week Ahead!!!
PS; there are lots of job openings online. Send in at least 5 applications daily.
PSS: check your email and messages regularly.
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