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Having examined and analyzed the job advertised, you should now be in a position to determine how to write a resume or CV specifically for the job you are applying for.
Fundamental requirements of a CV or resume
The letters “CV” stand for Curriculum Vitae, which derives from Latin. Translated, this means “the way your life has run”. Correspondingly, the CV is a personal statement, which demonstrates to the employer the way your life has run. The CV will usually start from your early education and progress through to higher education and …
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Name and contact information is easy to find near the top of each page, you want people to be able to contact you.
Use common terms for each resume section; Education, Experience, Skills
Keep like data in a consistent order.
Never include your references.
In most countries it is perfectly suitable, in fact highly recommended, to remove personal details such as street addresses, photos, and marital status
Include links or references to additional content such as an online portfolio.
Ensure your resume is based around accomplishments, not a listing of job responsibilities.
Ensure you include the benefits …
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Your resume is the advertising brochure for you the product you are selling. As such you need to make sure it stands out and does not undersell what you can offer an organisation.
While there are two main styles of resumes, chronological and functional. For most people the chronological style is suitable, the functional style allows you to highlight your experiences and accomplishments while providing little background information on where and when. Functional styles resumes are good for new job seekers, such as graduates, people re-entering the workforce after a break …



