The aim of any CV is to attract the recruiter's attention in the shortest period of time. The average recruiter only spends 20 to 30 seconds glancing at a CV and you should highlight what you have to offer at the very beginning rather than hiding your main attractions at the end. CV's and resumes have both similar purposes but there is a difference related to their use, format and length. CV's tend to be used normally for scientific and teaching posts providing a complete picture of your entire professional career while a resume is a list of transferable skills and accomplishments showing what you can do for the company.
The basic pattern:
CV Summary
You should paint a highly favourable picture of you and indicate your strengths which are relevant to the position you are applying for. The summary must be short, of no more than four or five lines of text, where you should focus on your key attributes and skills.
Major Achievements
Firstly, analyze what the company is really looking for and make them be sure that you are what you need. Work experience - describe your previous positions, giving details of your responsibilities, skills attained and achievements in each of them starting with your most recent position. A list should be made, with all the educational details, dealing from the primary school until the most recent studies.
IT Skills/Training/Other Skills
You should list your up-to-date IT skills, trainign and other skills e.g. languages, typing
Personal Details
This should include your date of birth rather than age, driver's licence if relevant and other relevant personal details.
Hobbies/Interests
They are not considered very important but could prove interesting to the recruiter.
A winning CV could mean taking the necessary time to prepare one or calling for expert help.
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