For better or worse, one of the most important skills these days is to sell ourselves. Even if that sounds rude to you and replace it with another, more appropriate expression, this will not change the facts. Because no matter how many good qualities and professional skills you have, if nobody knows about them, they can't be of any use to you in the labour market. And what is the first thing that employers see when you apply for a position with them - the CV of course. How can it speak clearly about your best qualities and make you noticeable and preferred candidates for work, especially if you have to write it in English? Here are some tips:
What CV means
It is a type of CV, a document that gives as short and meaningfully important information to you. Note that outside of some personal data, this presentation aims to inform about your professional skills and experience as well as the qualities that will help you be good at the job for which you apply.
What format should it be in
To avoid mistakes it is best to use a ready form. They are almost identical and with very clearly defined sectors that will help you focus on the necessary information by avoiding unnecessary details.
Where to find ready forms
In the age of the Internet, that's easy. The sites where you can find ready forms are countless.
How to fill in
Here is briefly the most important sectors that contain a standard CV form and several tips on how to fill it out. The most important rule is to update your CV as required and specifics of the company and the position you apply for. Use short sentences that are easily read and give a clear idea of you and your skills and qualities.
Personal Details
These are basically your name and contact details - phone, email and address. Date of birth, nationality or photo - you may not fill them out if it is not an explicit requirement.
Employment History
Always start listing from your current or last job to the first. Follow the timeline by indicating the name of the company, address and period you worked there. Describe your position at each job and highlight the skills and experience that you think will be useful for your current application. If you have periods where you have not worked anywhere, include them by describing the reasons for this, especially if you have used them to gain knowledge and qualification.
Education and Qualifications (Education and qualification)
With education, approach as with listing your jobs - in reverse order. If you have one or more master's degree, for example, you do not necessarily mention your secondary education unless it is related to the acquisition of specific knowledge, skills and qualifications, such as - a mechanic, cook, etc. If you are currently studying, please specify the period in which your training is to be completed.
Skills and Achievements
Here you can describe all the knowledge and skills you possess. Divide them, figuratively speaking, into the Skills and acquired in practice (Achievements). Skills - list all qualifications acquired with learning and attach diplomas and certificates that certify the specified things, for example - a driver's license, language certificates, hairdresser's license, masseur, programmer and others. If the qualification has degrees, indicate your category as a driver, the level of foreign language you know in writing and spoken. Achievements - publications or awards related to your previous jobs, specific knowledge and skills acquired in a given work environment. Point out those who will contribute the most to the position you are currently applying for.
Interests (Interes)
Share briefly about your interests outside work. This column will help you if you specify hobbies that reveal your personal qualities such as: teamwork, depth and planning skills, organization and purposefulness.
References
If you have any, you do not need to give them immediately unless it is an explicit requirement. Write that you can provide them on request or leave contact with a person who may give a recommendation to you when necessary. This may be a previous employer, colleague or partner on a project, teacher, that is, anyone who can testify first with good impressions of your professional qualities.
Advantages of business courses in
Writing a good CV is often a difficult task even in our native language. When you have to do it in English, you also need specific knowledge of business language. It is particularly difficult if you do not know the specifics of the professional language sufficiently in a particular field or profession. However, specialists of the Language School . .Omega can help you gain more knowledge and confidence in this area. Look at our business English study programs and take advantage of our experience. You can learn more about our courses here https://omegals.bg/kursove/za-vyzrastni/anglijski-ezik/biznes/ or contact us personally +359 878 566 537 and/or 02/423 21 21