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is your cv good enough?
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) - resume is a one or more page summary of your skills, accomplishments, experiences, and education designed to capture a prospective employer's interest. CV-Resume styles differ in N. America, Europe and Asia. If you are considering an international job search it is important that it fits the market that you wish to target. Resume preparation techniques are constantly evolving.Your CV is of the utmost importance; it is the key to your personal marketing campaign. The purpose of a CV-resume is to secure an interview. It is a sales document - it must sound businesslike and convincing, and present the information in an attractive way. Give it the time and effort it deserves. It will enable you to understand yourself in relation to your experience and achievements. You must be fully aware of them and be able to talk about them with confidence.
Building an effective CV-resume
Keep in mind the following suggestions as you begin developing your CV-resume:
Sell yourself. Highlight skills appropriate to the position
Use active language. Check out our on-line list of action words
Be consistent. Choose a pattern and be consistent throughout
Check for grammar
Ensure that your resume is neat and visually appealing
Read more about writing a successful CV-Resume:
Writing a Successful CV
Words for your CV
