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How to Write an English CV
Important Points When Writing an English CV
The purpose of an English CV is to sell yourself: An
English CV is seen as an opportunity to sell yourself and should
emphasise your skills, experiences and achievements. You should
include successes and wherever possible include facts and
figures to support your claims. Do NOT include information that
is negative.
Spelling and Grammar Check: Correct spelling and grammar are
of absolute importance in an English CV. Employers will NOT
tolerate any mistakes. It is very important that a native
English speaker checks your CV before you send it to an
English-speaking employer.
CVwriting.net can provide a full spelling and grammar check and
suggest any changes to the content of your CV in line with what
employers expect.
Do not include a photo: Most English employers do NOT like
to see a photo on the CV and, in fact, including one could work
against you. Only include a photo if it has been specifically
requested for a particular job application.
English Language skills: This is a very important aspect of
your CV and your professional career. You must explain your
knowledge of the English language under the 'Skills' heading.
Describe your level of knowledge as one of the following:
· Bilingual - You can speak English as well as your mother
tongue
· Fluent - You have a complete working knowledge of the English
language, both written and speaking.
· Working knowledge- you have a good practical knowledge of
English for professional purposes.
· Conversational - You can converse adequately in English with
good comprehension.
English CV Format:
Your name, address, telephone number and email address should
appear at the top of your English CV. Always use a capital
letter at the beginning of a name including the name of a
street, town or country. Do NOT put CV or Curriculum Vitae as a
heading.
Your CV should be produced on a word processor, not hand
written, and be available softcopy as a Word or PDF file. If you
are printing your CV you should use good quality paper.
An employer will scan your CV in thirty seconds looking for
keywords that are relevant to the vacancy he is trying to fill.
Keep your CV short and concise so that your positive attributes
stand out. Your CV should be no more than two pages long.
Do NOT use initials for company names or qualifications,
as these could be meaningless to an English employer. Always
write the words in full.
Headings:
1. Profile: This is an opportunity to summarise the skills
and experience you have described elsewhere in your CV. It is
the first part of the CV that the employer will read. It should
be only one or two paragraphs long otherwise the reader may not
go on to read the rest of your CV. You should also include your
career aspirations.
2. Achievements: list any special achievements from your
career history or education that may make you stand out from
other candidates. List no more than six.
3. Career History: This is a very important part of your CV.
The most common CV format is written in reverse-chronological
order. Start with your most recent employment and work
backwards. List the dates between which you worked for each
employer; the name of the employer, your position and the
location at which you worked. Write a short description of the
company and then describe your responsibilities including facts
and figures as much as possible.
4. Skills: In an English CV it is necessary to list
particular technical, professional or other skills separate from
your career history. An English employer will not necessarily be
familiar with non-English professional qualifications therefore
you must explain each one.
5. Education: You must enter your highest qualification
first, then where achieved, and then dates. Make sure you
explain any non-English qualifications or try and put the
English equivalent, e.g. Baccalaureate, French equivalent to the
Higher Leaving Certificate and A levels. Do not include grades
unless they are particularly impressive.
6. Personal details: It is not necessary to include all of
your personal details on an English CV as your skills and
experience are of paramount importance. However, you need to
include your nationality and it is normal to include your Date
of Birth such as: 11th November 1967. Do not put your age.
7. Interests. You do not have to include your interests on
an English CV but they will help to give the employer a rounded
picture of you as an individual.
Signature: It is not necessary to personally sign your
English CV.
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