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Curriculum Vitae
Your curriculum vitae (CV) is an essential document when applying for a job.
In many cases, it is often the very first thing an employer will see of you: your CV. So it is important to make a good first impression!
A common assumption is that you write a cover letter for each application and that the CV is the same for each application. This is incorrect! The CV must show at a glance why you could be the right candidate for this specific position. Therefore, tailor-made work is of great importance not only for the cover letter, but also for your CV. How to do this? By having the CV match with the vacancy by means of mirroring.
- What is asked for in the vacancy?
- What are they looking for?
- Do you give an "answer" to this in your CV?
- What key words are used in the vacancy to describe what an employer considers important and is therefore looking for in an applicant?
- Mirror these key words on your CV so that the recruiter/employer will notice at a glance that you could be a suitable candidate.
Have a look at the information on the CV and the example CVs:
> Curriculum Vitae
Assignment:
- Read the information about Curriculum Vitae carefully.
- Write/update your CV using the tips and examples and use the information from your personal profile and career profile.
- Save your CV(s) in your Career Planning folder.
- Let someone else read your CV. What feedback/tips have you received on your CV?
