ESSENCE OF A GOOD CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME
Your Curriculum Vitae is the best way to market yourself when hunting for a job.
A good CV follows the following rules:
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It MUST be written in the simplest language possible.
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Always try to align your CV to the job you are applying for. (This does not mean that you fabricate lies)
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Ambiguous words on your CV may hinder your big break.
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Be honest and truthful. Recruiting agencies and Human Resource Managers do background checks before offering you a job.
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Your working life should be documented starting from the latest position moving backwards to your first employment.
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Always ask your professional referees for permission before you include their contact details on your CV. It would be embarrassing if the Human Resource Manager contacts your referee only to find they have no knowledge of you.