How to write a CV?

• one or two pages preferred• graphic elements – visual clarity

(bold, underlining, indent,…)• reverse chronological order• headings

Major headings• Personal Details

(name/surname,…)• Education

(schools and degrees) • Work Experience

(Professional Experience)action verbs: managed, supervised, developed, taught, initiated, monitored, researched...

• Skills (computer skills, languages, driving licence…)

• Personal Background (Activities)(hobbies, interests …)

• References (names of referees)

* Useful advice: MK, pp. 33-34, sample CV in RB, p.99

Capital letters missing below?

• Names of institutions (e.g. university of Zagreb)

• Degrees (e.g.master in management)• Languages and nationalities

(e.g. fluent in french)• Job positions (e.g. finance manager)

CV - do not forget capital letters!

• Names of institutions (e.g. University of Zagreb)

• Degrees (e.g.Master in Management)• Languages and nationalities

(e.g. fluent in French)• Job positions (e.g. Finance Manager)

Does the CV meet the requirements of professional communication?

In other words, is it …

• accurate• concise• clear (wording and layout!)• complete• and with good spelling and grammar?