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CV Writing Tips V - Additional information



Our last article on CV writing tips, talks about other sections to complete in your CV: IT skills, languages, other skills, hobbies and interests, and references. Jul 1, 2010 These other sections should go at the end of your CV. You should list your up-to-date IT skills, language skills and other skills if relevant. What you should include: IT skills: include anything that has not appeared elsewhere on your CV. Include technologies that you have at least working knowledge of; You can divide this section in development tools and languages, protocols, databases, platforms, and additional related technologies. Languages: accurately assess your knowledge level of a language: native, fluent, medium or basic knowledge. Include your native language. International travel, language exchanges and extended stays abroad can be important, as they prove your ability to adapt and your interest in the world. Other skills that you can include in this section: publications and presentations, memberships of professional organizations and scholarly associations, driving licence.  Hobbies and interests: these are all relevant sections to include because they demonstrate that you are motivated to pursue other activities and are a well-rounded individual. References: available on request is acceptable. You can include two or three referees, but make sure your references know they are listed, and if possible that they have a copy of your CV.   And remember: Your CV should: • Be clear, clean, brief, highlight your strengths, and if you are applying for a specific role, your CV should be focused to it. • Have a profile summary and/or career objectives section. The section becomes even more important if you are not using a cover letter for your application. Your CV should not: • Contain spelling and grammar errors. • Include unnecessary information. Too much detail can not only make the CV too long but can also end up simply boring the recruiter. • Be Too long: A two-page CV is the ideal length for most countries with one page being acceptable for less experienced people, and three-page maximum for senior and experienced executives. An exception is USA where CVs usually have 1 page length. We hope that our CV writing tips articles have helped you to complete your CV. It is important that you understand that creating a CV is a lot of hard work. You must be willing to spend considerable time reflecting on your skills and achievements, formulating your career targets, and only then should you start composing and editing the document. Do not complete the CV sample with the information that first comes to your mind. Take your time to think and reflect on the information that you are adding. The purpose of a CV is to convince a potential employer that you’re an outstanding candidate who will make positive contributions to the company. Its purpose is to get you an interview. You need to think carefully what information you need to add in the CV to convince the HR or recruiter that they should interview you.   This advice is directed to finance and banking sector professionals and the tips match best the application process through job boards.   The Growinfinance Team CV Writing Tips I - Why is it recommended to use a standard CV form? CV Writing Tips II - Let’s now go over the basic CV outline CV Writing Tips III – Work Experience CV Writing Tips IV – Education CV Writing Tips V - Additional information