{"id":113,"date":"2019-11-24T08:53:55","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T08:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bizcraft.co.za\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2020-05-13T13:35:32","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T13:35:32","slug":"cv-writing-tips-to-secure-that-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizcraft.co.za\/blog\/cv-writing-tips-to-secure-that-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"CV writing tips to Secure that Interview."},"content":{"rendered":"

It does not matter if you are entering the workplace for the first time or going after your 50th<\/sup> job, you are going to need a CV.<\/h2>\n

CV is short for the Latin phrase Curriculum Vitae which means \u201ccourse of life\u201d but lets rather think of it as \u201ccourse of one\u2019s professional education and career. In short, your CV tells the reader who you are, what you have studied, and where you have worked in the past. If you need an awesome free CV template<\/a> check out this link.<\/p>\n

I want to mention at this point in time that too many people take the above explanation way to literally and send prospective employers boring and dull CV\u2019s. They feel that as long as their CV contains all the required facts they have a chance at securing an interview. Here\u2019s the problem with this, your average employer only spends about 10 seconds scanning each CV, if your CV does not GRAB their attention in these first 10 seconds you won’t get that interview. Think of your CV as an advert, the product you are advertising is you and the customer you are selling to is the employer. Your advert needs to stand out over all the other products (Candidates) out there and ensure that the customer buys from you.<\/p>\n

Right so what should you include in your \u201csales pitch\u201d when compiling your CV? Obviously the content of your CV will be affected by the specific position you are applying for, however below are the essentials that should appear in each and every CV;<\/h3>\n

1) Personal Details: <\/b>Here you should give your full name, address, contact details (Email and Phone number,) in the hospitality industry it is also a good place to list the languages you are fluent in. Please also always include a professional-looking photo of yourself.<\/p>\n

2) Personal Statement: <\/b>This might be the most difficult section of your CV to compile. The aim here is to write a brief paragraph that emphasises your strengths and notable achievements in a way that they complement the position you are applying for. This section should ideally be between 80 \u2013 120 words in length and must really grab the reader’s attention.<\/p>\n

3) Education: <\/b>List all of your qualifications starting with the most recent and working back to your oldest. List the qualification, the institution from which it was received and the year you completed. You can also list any qualifications you are currently working towards, as long as you make it clear at what stage you at. You can include any additional training or skills that you have acquired in this section as well, but try to keeps these relevant to the position you are applying for.<\/p>\n

4) Achievements \/ Leadership roles \/ Community work: <\/b>In this section, you can list any extramural activities or achievements that you are particularly proud of. This section is more valuable to the person entering the workplace for the first time and does not have any or much work experience to list on their CV.<\/p>\n

5) Employment History: <\/b>This section should contain all the information about previous positions that you have held. Start with your current or most recent position first and work back from there. Include the following information for each position, name of the company, the position you held (job title,) the dates that you were employed here, and briefly list your duties and responsibilities associated with the position. Try to write the responsibilities in such a way so as to compliment the position that you are applying for. Be honest in this section, you will be caught out if you are dishonest.<\/p>\n

6) References: <\/b>Every Cv should have contact details for 2 \u2013 3 references. These are individuals usually in a position of authority that can comment on your character, work ethic, and ability to perform a task. These references are usually previous managers or supervisors, but they could also be a professor from your time at university, 2IC (2nd<\/sup> in charge) or even a co-worker. The more qualified and experienced your references are the more credible the reference will be. Please remember to always get permission from someone before using them as a reference on your CV.<\/p>\n

Well, that’s a great summary of what you should include in your CV, please keep the following tips in mind when preparing your new CV;<\/h3>\n