CV WRITING

Persuade the employer by providing the truth

•  Include qualifications, experience and skills relevant to the position
•  Be specific, focused and factual and give full explicit details providing evidence for any claims you make

Writing Style

•  Make sure the spelling is correct
•  Get at least two people to read and check your CV
•  Keep sentences and paragraphs short
•  Use past tense on previous jobs
•  Ensure the CV is between 1 and 3 pages long
•  Start with Personal Information (Name, Location, Availability), follow by Profile and Relevant Skills, Work Experience including dates of employment and finish with Education and Qualifications

What not to include

•  Negatives or anything critical about previous positions
•  Poor grades or unfortunate work experiences

What to include

•  Work History – describe role, achievements and your skills required for the position
•  Recent jobs – what you did 20 years ago will probably not have the relevance today
•  Any voluntary or work placements
•  Education and Qualifications – include any academic awards. Provide more detail to higher qualifications listed such as degrees and university study
•  Any skills that will interest an employer if they are relevant
•  List languages and include your level such as fluent, intermediate or basic.

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Any advise Oceanic Resources offer should only be used as a general guide.