If you are looking to land a new job, writing an excellent CV is vital. A good Resume can get you that interview in no time, meaning that you are one step closer to getting your dream job. However, writing a good CV ca
We’ve noticed that many applicants are leaving important information off their CV when applying for positions. Information like their current location, dates (or duration) of employment, lack of responsibilities listed or stipulating that they are currently employed when they have been unemployed for a few weeks, or months. Information as simple as this is crucial for recruiters or future employers to understand your career history and make an adequate decision on whether to pursue your application or not.
We’ve put together simple “CV Layout Tips” to assist you in preparing your CV for recruiters and future employers to assist in getting your application noticed, reviewed, and potentially called in for an interview.
Important information you should have on your CV:
- Name and surname
- Your current living location
- Contact information like your cellphone number (and an alternative contact number) as well as an email address
- Your qualifications (secondary and tertiary education)
- Training or courses that you may have attended or completed
- Dates (duration) of employment
- Company names that you have worked for
- Contactable references (does not have to be your current employer unless they are aware of your intention to leave)
- A list of your achievements and responsibilities (duties)
- Professional photo
- Notice period
- Providing your full ID number (Your Date of birth and the year you were born will suffice)
- Listing all your hobbies
- Reasons for leaving
- Listing your dependents and their names and ages
- Listing qualifications that are incomplete
- Avoid typing your entire CV in CAPITAL LETTERS (make use of spell check)
- Disclosing your salary