published: 11 Mar 2009
3 min read | website: www.ebr.com.au
Remember that your CV is usually the only information that a prospective employer receives about you. Therefore, your CV is your prime marketing tool and its aim is to ensure that you are invited for interview.
Your CV must demonstrate how you meet the employer's needs and should:
* Summarise your qualifications and experience
* Highlight how they benefited previous employers
* Project your personality
Your CV should be no longer than 5 pages. Your CV should consist of the following sections:
Personal Details
* Name, address and telephone number is sufficient.
Avoid excessive personal information.
Educational Details
* Start with most recent course of study
* Work back in chronological order
* It is not necessary to list HSC exam results if you have attained a third-level qualification
Employment Details
* Specify duration of employment (starting with current employment)
* Give company name and type of business (there is no need to give the company's address)
* Position held
* List main duties and responsibilities
* Address any gaps in career history
Additional Information
* List no more than 5 relevant courses
* Only mention languages in which you are proficient
* State any professional memberships
Hobbies & Interests
* Balance intellectual and physical pursuits
* Balance group and individual pursuits
There is no need to include details of referees on your CV. References should only be required after an interview.
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