10 tips for a successful cv

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10 Tips for a Successful CV

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Doing an internship while studying at a university is basically a no-brainer: According to a new study by Millennial Branding and Experience Inc., 91% of employers think students should have at least one or two internships before they graduate.However, the big question is: how do you get the most out of your internship, so that you not only get an interesting note in your CV, but gain work experience that help you finding a job later? Here are a few tips to rock rock your internship

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10 Tips for a Successful CV

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1. Things to include

- contact details- education- relevant professional experience (most recent/most relevant first)- key skillsOptional sections include:-- personal statement- reference list - interests- achievements and hobbies

No more than 2 pages

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-Your email address is the first thing your potential employer sees

[email protected] doesn’t read well for your reliability, while [email protected] reads as spam

- Use your full name or your university email account

2. [email protected] won’t get you a job

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- Good for creative industries- Remember, HR spend less than 30 seconds reading a resume. If the information is too difficult to decipher they won’t even look for it

3. Creative CV’s?

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- Make use of headings and separate information into different sections- Contact information first

- Make sure education and work experience is easy to find and read- Include only your relevant work experience

- The same applies to education: Tertiary education comes first (don’t need to write specific grades)

- Skills can be included under work experience or in their own section

4. Make it clear

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- Don’t write an essay- Use bullet points- Highlight skills based on what’s asked for in the job description- Specific skills examples can be written about in the cover letter- Full sentences are not compulsory

5. Be concise

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-Use standard fonts eg. Ariel- Keep the font consistent throughout- Don’t use fancy borders- Multi-coloured is not attractive or easy to read- Do NOT include emoticons or text speak

6. Style

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This is where you sell yourself and your skills. Make sure to mention:--How you can contribute to the company- Key skills and how you’ve used them in the past- Don’t reiterate your CV- No longer than 1 page- Thank them for their time

7. Write a cover letter

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-Use a different CV for each job you apply for- Highlight skills from the job description- Update your CV regularly – include new education or work experience as well as certificates and awards- Easier to keep your CV constantly updated than to create a whole new CV every time you look for a new job

8. Tailor and Update

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- Check the formatting, make sure spacing, fonts and text sizes are consistent- Proof read – check for spelling and grammar mistakes- Save in PDF format with an appropriate name

9. Polish, proof and PDF

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-Keep your social media up to date with work and education experience- Make sure anything you don’t want employers to see is either locked down or deleted - Keep all social media accounts consistent- LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter are most commonly checked.

10. That’s not all folks!

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