{"id":484,"date":"2021-06-07T22:52:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T20:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applyya.com\/blog\/?p=484"},"modified":"2021-08-10T17:06:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T15:06:31","slug":"learn-to-write-a-cv-in-just-5-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applyya.com\/blog\/learn-to-write-a-cv-in-just-5-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to write a \u2018CV\u2019 in just 5 minutes!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever tried your hardest to search on google for
1. The best cv maker?
2. \u2018CV\u2019 maker online?
3. How to write a CV for the first time?
4. Best site for CV making?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then sit back and \u2018RELAX\u2019 because ‘Applyya<\/a>‘ is here to solve your problem like a pro!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Starting from scratch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the greatest anxiety comes when we have to write down our CVs from scratch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gathering all information and searching through the piles of files to jot down the very best we can afford to write down in our \u2018CVs\u2019 is a skill that not everybody can master!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the research available suggests that a resume with spelling errors is prone to rejection at an alarming rate of 40%<\/a> whereas the most worrisome thing about it is 34.4% \u2018CVs\u2019 are rejected merely because the resume is either too long or ends up being boring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But… Stay calm as we have got things sorted out for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is what you need to keep an eye on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Be truthful<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it is said, \u2018Honesty is the best policy\u201d! Perhaps what you hold to offer as a potential candidate for the job may be little but should be enough to be mentioned as the fruit honesty bears is beyond majors. It is reported that 45% of candidates under 45 lied about their job experiences<\/a> for a posting in Australia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Be precise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be direct in your approach. Rather than mentioning a thing in a whole paragraph rather than a couple of sentences could really make the reader lose his\/her interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Good example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Be respectful<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always address the reader with respect by referring to them as \u2018Respected Sir\u2019 or \u2018Honourable Sir\/Miss\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Use simple font<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than opting for fancy fonts it is advised to adhere to simple fonts like Arial, Comic Sans and Calibri etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Have plenty of white space<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type with lots of spaces where and when needed to make your document look pleasing and comfortable to be read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Save in PDF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is often advised to opt for pdf format to keep the format of your document intact unless suggested otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Use formal language style<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write in a formal style without using contractures or unnecessarily using exclamation marks to maintain your integrity. Needless to say, keep your spellings and grammar topnotch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Try to write a \u2018cv\u2019 summary or cover letter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the best thing is to attach a \u2018cv\u2019 summary or a cover letter to give the reader a quick grasp of your areas of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Don\u2019t use graphics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not attach your photo (unless advised) or insert funky drawings or shapes as it may appear to look unprofessional thus driving away the enthusiasm of the reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structure your \u2018CV\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1) Basic information<\/strong> which includes name, age, gender, current address and contact number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Education<\/strong>: School and college attended
Note:<\/em> Mention your education before your job experience if you are a newly graduated student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Job experience<\/strong>: Mention of any that experience acts as a glittering star in your \u2018CV\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Skills<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n