How to write CV

 The Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the Covering Letter should be:

read easily: it is important that the potential employer can follow the structure of the CV easily, and find all relevant details

short: potential employers do not like to read long and extensive CVs unless you have gained strong relevant experience in the area of the relevant position.

precise: it is important to emphasize the keypoints and facts

typed: the CV/Covering Letter must be typed (almost every company requests a typed, well presented and neat document)

free of mistakes: correct spelling is very important (including names)- so make sure you read through your CV/Covering Letter several times before sending it to a company.

Your salary expectation should not be included in the CV or the Covering letter!

The CV

The CV should contain (the order is also important!):

• Personal data's: name, date of birth, address, phone number, e-mail address, marital status
• Education:
  • Starting with the most recent first
  • Include dates (starting and finishing, or the expected time of completion)
  • Use the official school name and the name of the subject /course you completed
  • If it is not clear, the name of the qualification should be mentioned
• Special training programs/scientific works: list those courses/training programs undertaken which are relevant to the position you are interested in.
• Employment History - experience/workplaces/working practice:
  • Workplaces should be listed in order, starting with the most recent position
  • The correct name of the workplace and the position is very important
  • Ensure dates, starting and finishing are clearly identified
  • List key responsibilities/duties (position titles can mean different things in different organizations - different tasks, duties etc.)
• Language knowledge: list language skills and your current level (you may also like to indicate the type of exam taken)
• Computer knowledge: list the software programs that you can use proficiently
• Driving license (and category if you hold one)
• Others: any other skills, abilities, knowledge can be listed at the end, for example: typing skills, hobbies, etc.