According to surveys, each recruiter devotes 30 seconds to each CV. How are you going to do it? Read the tips below to ensure that your CV will attract interest.
Start by writing your full name and contact details at the top of the page. Email, contact phone number, address and LinkedIn are all you need to report.
Photos and personal data, such as marital status, date of birth, etc. are information you do not need to report.
Moreover, if you want, you can write briefly some elements that characterize you.
E.g.: Katerina Sotirou
Email: ksotir121@gmail.com, 6978888888, K. Halandriou 12, 12125, Athens
Competencies: Creative, Self-Motivated, Detail and Results Oriented
Write down the subject of your studies, which educational institution and when.
Pay attention and mention the educational institution, the school/department and the period of time you studied. Finally, if there are significant achievements - scholarships, accolades, degree, etc.
If you're still studying or doing a master's degree, let us know! It is better for the recruiter to know in advance than to find out during the interview.
E.g.: Alba Graduate Business School 2020 – 2021
MSc in Strategic HR (on going)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 2010 – 2015
Philosophy, Psychology and Pedagogy
Degree grade: 8,5/10
Write in chronological order from the most recent in your earlier work.
Mention the company you worked for, the role you had, and make a brief description of your daily tasks and the projects you took or participated in. In addition, inform us regarding the length of time you worked at each company. Finally, if there are significant achievements, you can make a short mention and either underline them or bold them to emphasize. If there is a long time spent in unrelated work environments, with your subsequent professional career, you can briefly mention that for the time being x I worked in the field/sector.
E.g. Sarantis S.A 03/2019 – 05/2019 (Internship)
HR Intern
Updating our internal databases with new employee information like contact details and employment forms
Gathering payroll data like working hours, leaves and bank accounts
Screening resumes, application forms and communication with candidates
From 2016 to 2019 I have been working as private tutor.
Briefly mention the seminars and workshops you have attended.
E.g.: Digital Marketing Camp, Kariera, 2019
Mention additional knowledge you have in programs, systems, foreign languages certifications or degrees.
E.g.: English: IELTS, French: B2, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Other Systems: SAP
You can mention your hobbies and your volunteer activities.
E.g.: Volunteer at Ted-X, Hobby: Volleyball
Briefly mention the seminars and workshops you have attended.
E.g.: Digital Marketing Camp, Kariera, 2019
Mention additional knowledge you have in programs, systems, foreign languages certifications or degrees.
E.g.: English: IELTS, French: B2, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Other Systems: SAP
You can mention your hobbies and your volunteer activities.
E.g.: Volunteer at Ted-X, Hobby: Volleyball
Don't write unnecessary information that's going to make your résumé big. Try to sum it all up in a couple of pages.
Don't use weird fonts or have large variations in font sizes.
Pay attention to spelling errors, choose a simple syntax and a language (e.g. English).
Do not write untrue information and information because in an interview you will be asked about everything on your cv.