CV Writing:
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CV Objectives
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CV Taboos
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Chronological CV
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Functional CV
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Hybrid CV
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One-Pager
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CV Comparisons |
CV Comparisons
| Chronological CV | Functional CV |
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| You are continuing in the same function and/or industry | Making a significant career or job change |
| Your career shows steady growth and development with progressive responsibilities | You want to emphasise skills & competencies not used in your recent work experience |
| Your job objective is similar to recent experience | Your job objective is different from your experience |
| Previous employers have been prominent/prestigious | Your experience is gained in different, relatively unconnected jobs |
| You are applying for a position in a highly traditional field or organisation | You have been employed by the same company for a very long time |
| You have an unbroken employment record (no gaps) | You have a history of frequent job changes or gaps in employment |
| You want to attract the reader’s attention to your recent job history and experience | functional format directs the reader’s attention to your functional strengths |
| Hybrid CV | One-Page CV |
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| In fashion and progressive | Excellent for marketing |
| Dual purpose and versatile | Quickly assimilated |
| You are looking to get people to sit up and take notice | Can be handed to someone in a networking meeting or gathering |
| Fast moving industry | Makes a bold statement |
| Emphasises competence over experience | Can be target specific |
| Great career management tool | A sharp reference document |
Whichever format you decide to use, always spell check your CV and print it on clean good quality paper using a good laser printer. If possible seek a second opinion on your CV. If possible avoid folding your CV when you put it in the envelope.
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