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Aim for order of importance. To grab the employer\u2019s attention early on, make them see the most relevant information first. For instance: Name, contact details, education, relevant work experience, and in some cases, essential software skills. Interests and hobbies are usually last. It\u2019s great to have them on your CV but think of it as a bonus section.<\/p>\n
Here is another tip to organise your writing. In the English writing guide, \u2018The Elements of Style\u2019 (Classic Edition), Strunk advises that each paragraph should signal a new point. Using this principle for a CV, ensure each bullet point is one<\/strong> complete thought. See this example of work experience below.<\/p>\n It looks like a bit like how you\u2019d write your weekly shopping list. Ask yourself, what do I want this bullet point to say about me? If you want to show you're a strong communicator, get it across with one full bullet point. Then, dedicate a separate bullet point to a different skill. If you want to read into this further, here is an article on writing effective bullet points<\/a>.<\/p>\n There is a special kind of language we use on a CV and you don\u2019t learn it from academia. To start with, you are talking about yourself. First person language is normal on a CV. Yet, if you\u2019re worried about using \u2018I\u2019 too much then start your bullet points with an action verb. For example, \u2018liaised\u2019, \u2018researched\u2019, \u2018managed\u2019. This will have the extra benefit of helping you write with an active voice. For example, \u2018Evaluated market strategies\u2019 over \u2018market strategies were evaluated\u2019. To write with a with a more confident tone, read this article on assertive applications.<\/a><\/p>\n Unlike in your assignments, you don\u2019t need referee details on a CV (except for academic ones). If you have space, you can include them but first see if you can use that space for more about you.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re using phrases like \u2018this company does\u2026\u2019 \u2018this department is responsible for...\u2019 forget about it. The reader cares more about YOU. Stephen King, a master of clean and simple writing, warns against using too many background details. In his memoir \u2018On Writing\u2019, he says your readers are going to care a lot more about your characters. So, using this wisdom, don\u2019t lose sight of your priority which is to help the audience visualise you<\/em>.<\/p>\n To reflect, we have explored the worlds of academia and fiction to polish your writing. By reading this article, it shows that you have thought very carefully about your CV and that deserves an A+. Now, it\u2019s time to let go of the pressure and show employers what you\u2019ve got.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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