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CV Writing becomes an easy task if you break down the below questions:
- CV Format
- Profile Summary
- Quantify to Stand Out
- Bonus: CV Templates
- Bonus: Work Experience Templates
- Bonus: Profile Summary Templates
CV Format
⏤ CV Format depends on the region you're applying to. Including a profile picture or not in the CV depends on the region.
⏤ Including a profile picture in the UAE/KSA market is recommended, but a profile picture is not recommended in the US/Indian job market.
⏤ Please be sure of the existing format recommended in the market you're applying to.
Profile Summary
A summary section is essential for a recruiter to know about your career history in one glimpse.
How to write a summary?
- A brief overview of qualifications and skillsets used in your target company.
- Showcase accomplishments of your career.
- If you're a fresher, showcase accomplishments during an internship or academic project.
- Statement of career goal reflecting why you are a valuable addition to the company.
Quantify to Stand Out
One way to stand out in the market is by quantifying statements with data.
From the below image, which information catches your attention?
(Left side vs. Right side)
👉 For sure, right side.
It gives you more information and makes your decision-making an easy process.
Likewise, you should include numbers in your responsibilities to highlight your impact on the outcomes.
Below is an example of the profile of a software developer:
For an instant impact, the same statement was rephrased to include numbers in the responsibilities for an impact on the recruiter.
Conclusion:
It is always recommended to consider writing a CV that has answers to the below questions:
- Does the summary reflect your target profile and your skillset?
- What kind of problems can you solve for a company?
- What kind of value do you bring to the company?
- What have been your achievements?
- Do you have a growth mindset?
Know Your Profile & Know Your Market
Below are the CV templates that are:
- Starting with the summary section to catch the recruiter's attention.
- Followed by a sequence of sections as per the recruiter's choice.
- Organized and optimized usage of space in the CV.
- Predefined statements to give you insights into each section.
- Downloadable and you can start editing right away with Google Docs.
Below are the CV templates that cover answers to the above questions:
Bonus: CV Templates
Template 01
A template for experienced professionals without a profile picture
Template 02
A template for experienced professionals with a profile picture
Template 03
A template for freshers without a profile picture
Template 04
A template for freshers with a profile picture
