A good Resume is essential in landing your dream job. This also relates back to your research on the organisation. Some employers prefer a simple and straight forward format because the recruiters and managers have to read hundreds of CVs for a specific position. For a graduate or entry level position, you can focus on your academic achievements and your achievements outside of study. How have you demonstrated some of the attributes that your potential employers may value, such as team work, displaying drive and professionalism, adapting and responding to change, being agile, having effective communication and relationship building. You need think and learn about the role you are applying for and, the industry in which it operates. Understanding what attributes the role requires will help you a lot in the recruitment process. Being able to utilise your knowledge and experience in these attributes and combining them with real life experience will make you stand out. Don’t forget that any previous working experience will be beneficial in applying for entry level roles, not only positions that are directly related to the field you are applying!To create a professional CV, it’s important to remember the below:
Use appropriate fonts, size and structures to ensure a professional look and feel.
Register a specific email account that you can give out to employers and which looks and sounds professional.
When applying for jobs, don’t forget to check your spam account settings to avoid missing any correspondence.
keep your CV to a minimum length (obviously based on your level of experience). Only include things which will support your application.
If you’re stuck for ideas, you can always se one of the template CVs from Microsoft Office as a guide.
Referees should be provided upon request so make sure you have at least 2-3 professional referees in mind when submitting an application.
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http://kamyabi.co/2015/09/03/resume-writing/
Priscilla Jia is a HR specialist with extensive experience in Recruitment and Talent Management acquired over a period of eight years.
