How to create a good CV

So, you are a fresh graduate who want to create your very first CV? We want to share the tips with you so you can nailed your CV and get the attention from the company. 

We invite people to do interview in our company. And we asking them to bring their CV. Why? because our Managing Director have to review our candidate's CV first before she decide to continue the candidate to the next interview. At this time, the candidate's CV will the most important thing for her to decide whether she want to continue the interview to the next level or not. Maybe some of you will thing that it is only a CV. Is not only a CV, your CV is represent yourself. And you need to have a good CV to impressed the company.

So here we are, want to share some tips so you can create a good CV to represent yourself. 

1. Tell the truth

Everyone lies on their CV, right? NO! Stop! Blatant lies on your CV can land you in a whole heap of trouble when it comes to employers checking your background and references. The last thing you want is to start work and then lose your new job for lying. You also may get caught out at the interview stage when you suddenly can't answer questions on what you claim to know. And that can be VERY awkward!

2. Keep it current

You should keep your CV up-to-date whether you’re looking for a job or not. Every time something significant occurs in your career, record it so you don't later forget something that could be important.

3. Include a personal statement

Don’t just assume an employer will see how your experience relates to their job. Instead, use a short personal statement to explain why you are the best person for the job. This should be reflected in your cover letter as well 

4. Make it look good

We live in a world where image is everything, and that also goes for your CV. Take some time to pretty it up... Use bullet points and keep sentences short. Use the graphic design trick of leaving plenty of white space around text and between categories to make the layout easy on the eye

5. Keep it short and simple (KISS)

Usually a CV should be no more than two pages – and that's two pages of A4 paper. Keep it punchy, to the point, and save those little details for the interview

All the best for your first time creating your CV, and we do hope that you can create the good one.

Have a great day :)