CV and Resume Writing Tips Part 7

Keep Yourself Covered!

Once your CV is ready to roll, you should write a
covering letter.

This will:
Say which post you are applying for
State where you saw it advertised
expand on your CV
emphasis why you are right for the job
be formal
be no more than one page

I hope this series of tipshas been helpful.

If you need help with writing your CV or cover letter,
check out my ebook at www.ukjobapplicationforms.com or
I can work with you individually by email and phone
For further details, contact me at waller@coolercareers.com

Best wishes

Waller

CV and Resume Writing Tips Part 6

Mind the Gap!

Today we'll have a look at how best to structure your CV is you
have a lot of gaps.

If you have gaps in your résumé, it’s a good idea not to go
for the chronological format, as this will draw attention
to them.

The functional CV is best if you’ve had a chequered career,
as it places the emphasis on your skills and achievements,
many of which may have been gained outside work, especially
if you have just left school or college and don't have much work experience.

Have a look at some of your activities outside work
and see if you can come up with a list of
transferable skills.

Here are a few to get you started:

As a student you had to:

Meet deadlines
Make presentations
Complete written assignments

Your achievements should be targeted as closely as possible towards the job you’re applying for. Remember, if they don’t match the job exactly, they should show that you have the ability to do the job.

The usual layout is as follows:

Contact Details
Profile
Skills
Achievements
Employment History
Education

I hope you are finding this series useful.

If you need help with writing your CV or cover letter,
you can check out my ebook “9 Steps to a Successful Resume”
at http://www.ukjobapplicationforms.com/ or I can work with you individually by email and phone
for further details, contact me at waller@coolercareers.com

best wishes

Waller