The process of identifying the right role can be daunting unless you equip yourself with the right tools and do your research first. Your CV is your ticket to the ride, it is pivotal in getting your foot in the door.

You have two primary opportunities to make a good impression - your CV and your interview.

The CV
A badly prepared CV challenges credibility of its contents. If you cannot produce a professional document about yourself, an employer may conclude that you are unlikely to have the competence to fill an important job.

Using bullet points can break up a CV well and highlight the most important points in your career history. However, they should not consist of one or two words. Each bullet point should give the reader a feel for:

• Your work experience to date - think about how you can break your work experience down into specific tasks and include dates.
• Any ad hoc projects must be backed up with examples of issues that were tackled on this basis
• Highlight achievements to demonstrate successes
• Do not make false or exaggerated claims - honesty is always the best policy. If the interviewer identifies inconsistencies in your CV you will not be successful in gaining an interview.
• It may take three or four drafts to develop the right presentation style. When you have it right, ask a couple of friends/colleagues to give you an honest critique and comment on layout, spelling or grammar. It may even be worth getting some feedback from your recruitment consultant about your CV.

Download model CV

If you need further help in constructing your CV, professional CV writing consultancy Global CV Solutions offers a range of CV packages to suit all levels of experience from Graduate/Entry Level to Senior Executive Level.

For more information please visit www.global-cv-solutions.co.nz

 

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