The document provides tips for writing an effective CV, including tailoring it for specific job descriptions by using relevant keywords. It recommends writing a professional profile instead of an objective, and using a resume format that highlights your most impressive accomplishments at the top. The document also advises checking for spelling errors, and stating that references are available upon request for a first job.
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1. How to write a CV
By
Adolfo G. C.
Juan Pablo Navarro
Alberto Ortiz Solano
Daniel Col鱈n Garc鱈a
Luis Angel Jaramillo Flores
2. Professional Profile
Many recruiters have come to the conclusion that a curriculum doesnt
have to include a professional objective, nevertheless most of the
applicants continued doing this with typical frases like:
Apply my knowledge to the development of the company or adquire
experiences and improve my abilities
so... we recommend you that in instead of write a professional objective
you must to write a professional profile
3. Tailor made
You need to tailor it your CV for every job description, and you need to know
how to use the right keywords.
Due the recruties actually are using something called Applicant Tranking
System. The software storts through hundreds of resumenes and compares
job description. If you CV preparation didn卒t include keyword optimization
then your resume will never make it to the top of a recruiter卒s inbox.
4. Shake up your resume format
While, in the past, resume format was a one-size-fits-all proposition, today
recruiters are open to several different resume formats. When considering how to
organize your resume, this is one of the 2018 resume trends jobseekers should
keep in mind, as it could aid in the job search.
Since your most impressive accomplishments should live in the top one-third of
your resume, choosing a format that places your most notable achievements up
high is critical. Recruiters typically only spend 6 seconds reading an applicants
resume, so packing a punch up top is critical to landing an interview.
5. In case that if its your first time!!
And finally
Check for spelling or typographical errors. Any errors
are your responsibility and are one of the first things
employers use to weed out the weaker candidates.
Don't put all your faith in a spell checker as many are set
to American settings as a default. If you're not sure
about a word, look it up in a dictionary.
References
It's not necessary to list referees on your CV, but you
should state that details are available on request. If this
is your first job, it's a good idea to nominate tutors or
mentors.
You'll obviously need to choose references that you're
confident will give positive remarks, but you should also
make sure they would be easily contactable by potential
employers when the time comes.