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Write a CV
That Shines
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What if your dream job was
advertised tomorrow?
🖹 Is your CV ready?
Would it stand out ?
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If your resume needs a
refresh,
we’ve got you.
LIGHTBULB-ON Here are a few top tips
from our international
career experts.
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First impressions count.
Don’t underestimate the
power of proper formatting
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Applying for a job in the US?
Use US letterhead
size paper
(8.5 x 11 inches)
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Applying for a job in the UK
or UAE?
Use A4 paper
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Align body text to the
left
Job Title
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Make sure all dates line up
with the margin on the
right
January 2021
-Present
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Add 2 line breaks
*
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between sections
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Add 1 line break after
Headers
Body text goes here
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Use Arial font
TYPEWRITER 12pt for headers
✏ 10pt for content
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If your CV goes on to
2 pages
Header
Header
include a
header on
page 2
1.
2.
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Here’s how to showcase your
Experience
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List your work experience
chronologically
Start with your most
recent role
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Begin with a brief
paragraph highlighting
your responsibilities
Job Title
A paragraph goes here,
briefly explaining your
role and responsibilities.
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Include a bullet-point
list focused on your
accomplishments
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Keep your list results-oriented.
Add numbers, KPIs, or success
metrics where possible.
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Start each bullet point with
an action verb
End each bullet point with a
period or full stop
Boosted sales
by 100000000%.
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Here are some useful
action verbs:
Delivered
Initiated
Managed
Designed
Established
Optimized
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Additional
information
can help you stand out
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List additional skills
leading with the
most impressive or
relevant
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Some examples:
ADDRESS-CARD Visa/Work Authorization
💬 Languages: (proficiency level
in parentheses)
AWARD Awards: (dates in parentheses)
🖥 Technologies: (proficiency level
in parentheses)
FILE-CERTIFICATE Certifications
NETWORK-WIRED Professional affiliations or
organizations: include roles
held if applicable
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Finally, feature your
Education
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If you’re currently studying or only recently
graduated, you can start your CV with the
education section.
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List higher education
institutions chronologically,
with your most recent
school first
🏫 Still studying? Assume an
“expected” graduation date
CALENDAR-DAY
Align the month and year of graduation
with the margin on the right
AWARD-SIMPLE
Include any relevant activities
or awards in a bullet-point list
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Dos
& Don’ts
for excellent resume writing
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DON’T
Use personal pronouns
Avoid I, me, or we
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DON’T
Go crazy with font
colors or hyperlinks
Keep it neat and link
only to your LinkedIn
& email
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DO
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Make sure the timeline
on your CV aligns with
your LinkedIn
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DO
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proofread carefully
Common mistakes include
the use of plurals and
apostrophes
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CHECK-CIRCLE Customize your
CV or resume
Create different
versions & use rolerelevant keywords for
each job you apply for
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💼 Looking for
more careerbuilding tips?
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