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How To Write A CV: 8 Tips For Writing A Good CV In 2020

How To Write A CV: 8 Tips For Writing A Good CV In 2020

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Blogs 27-08-2020 blogs

There is much competition between students from different parts of the world when it comes to studying abroad.

Nevertheless, as a student, a degree holder, or a working-class, when you decide to study abroad, you should be ready to craft a wholesome CV, especially when you’re hoping for a graduate degree program, research position, or a scholarship.

Developing an effective CV (Curriculum Vitae) is an essential tool for catching the admission team’s attention and leeway to securing degree programs and or scholarships.

As a result, regardless of your educational status, be it you’re a student or a young professional, your CV must be:

  • Visually appealing
  • Error-free
  • Well organized
  • Written in a highly literate fashion

The key to writing a good CV for higher education is to provide relevant information that demonstrates a student’s suitability for a given scholarship or degree program and to present that document in a well organized and error-free manner.

So here are some tips on “How to write a CV?” that will have a significant impact on the interviewer or grant-giving organization:

Tip #1:

In general, the first section of your CV should provide the organization or your potential university with the necessary information to contact you.

It should be accurate, easy to understand and stand out without overwhelming the rest of your document.

Tip #2:

You start by writing your name at the top and center of the document in a slightly larger, bold font ensuring that middle initials or suffixes such as Sr., are excluded unless you always add them when signing your name.

Prefixes like “Mr.” or “Ms.” should be avoided too as they will add unnecessary clutter to the header at the top of your CV.

Tip #3:

Your address should be listed under your name, followed by a phone number through which you can be contacted.

In this technological age, it is essential to provide an email address along with your other personal information.

Most scholarship giving organizations and universities make the first contact with candidates via email to deliver messages, so it is important to have this detail on your CV.

Tip #4:

The next section should be your profile summary; this gives your CV a sense of direction and a brief glimpse into your future goals.

Typically, a one-sentence profile summary is adequate, although it could be expanded to a short paragraph if space permits. It should focus on your short and long-term goals and be somewhat general.

Tip #5:

The work/professional experience adds beauty to your CV. Your work experience and education objectively analyzed and clearly written in your curriculum vitae.

So, how to write experience in a CV?

For the professional expertise, all your previous duties and responsibilities for each position that you have held, including both daily routine tasks and any activities that necessitated special training and skills are to be noted.

Note that this category should not only include paid positions, but any volunteer work, internships, or work-study jobs.

Tip #6:

If you have limited work experience, then the education category may be the primary focal area on your CV.

Many students & professionals have this question in mind that “How to write an academic CV?”

To write a good student CV, be sure to include all levels of education, including primary education and higher education with the dates that you attended them.

It would be best if you wrote your institution name and location, major/minor, and dates attended. For M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees, include your dissertation or thesis title and name of your advisor.

If you attended more than one institution, list every school attended regardless of your graduation status.

Other forms of education, such as an Associate’s degree, military education, and technology courses, should also be included in this section.

Ensure you list this information in reverse chronological order, with your most recent degree listed first.

If you are a professional, include your graduation date and if you are a student, your expected graduation date should be included.

Tip #7:

As part of the information gathering process, after the education section, you have to develop a list of relevant personal skills and attributes.

Keep in mind that grant-giving organizations give greater preference to individuals with relevant skills that will help them thrive in their study environment.

So, include skills such as; leadership, data analysis, research and planning, problem-solving, decision making, critical thinking, teamwork, human relations, communication (both verbal and written), and organizational skills.

These are skills that you may have developed throughout your professional and educational experiences, as well as during service activities.

Tip #8:

Categories such as professional affiliations, service activities, honors and awards, publication, interests, and relevant professional certifications should be included.

The category you are expected to end your document with is the references. However, it is usually unacceptable to have your relatives or friends listed as references for you.

It has to be three to five people who know your work capabilities. On your document include the reference name, title, name, and location of employment and telephone number.

This list may include a past supervisor from a volunteer position, a boss who has worked closely with you at a permanent or temporary job, an advisor or professor who knows your strengths and weaknesses as a researcher or student.

By listing the names of people with whom you have worked directly, it allows the receiver of your CV to gain an insight into your professional ethics instead of speaking with a reference who barely knows you.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, following the above procedures and steps in writing your CV will provide your potential college or the grant-giving organization with an overview of who you are.

As a student or young professional, what relevant skills, traits, and accomplishments you have achieved at this point in your education or career, and what you know and can do in your field of study.

More so, it is also essential to update your CV frequently to reflect your most recent and relevant experiences and accomplishments accurately.

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