What You Should Include In Your CV

A CV should effectively showcase your qualifications, skills, and achievements. Here’s a breakdown of what to include:

1. Contact Information

  • Full Name

  • Phone Number

  • Email Address

  • Town or County only (no full physical address)

🔹 Ensure all details are current and accurate.

2. Personal Statement or Objective

A brief, tailored summary of:

  • Your career goals

  • Key skills

  • What you bring to the role
    🔹 Customize this for each job or industry.

3. Education

  • List in reverse chronological order

  • Include:

    • Institution name

    • Degree or qualification

    • Major/Field of Study

    • Graduation date

4. Work Experience

  • Also in reverse chronological order

  • Include:

    • Job title

    • Company/Organization name

    • Dates of employment

    • Key responsibilities and achievements

🔹 Use bullet points for clarity.

5. Skills

Highlight relevant:

  • Technical skills (e.g. software, tools)

  • Soft skills (e.g. communication, teamwork)

  • Languages and other core competencies

6. Achievements and Awards

  • Academic awards, scholarships

  • Industry recognitions or honours

  • Notable performance milestones