To make the process of hiring people as easy as possible for companies, a resume (also called a curriculum vitae) is required of every candidate. So if you are looking for a new challenge, the first step is to create a resume. But what exactly is on a resume? What is useful to put on a CV? And how can you distinguish yourself with your CV?
You can actually see a CV as your own business card. This business card should contain everything that is important to an employer, but also what you yourself find important to say. With this business card, you want to present yourself in the best possible way to increase your chances of getting a job. This article will discuss the most important aspects and provide some tips to create a high-profile resume and increase your chances.
First of all, a resume should have the most important information on it. When you think of a business card, what exactly is on it? Obviously, it is useful to include your first and last name. In addition, it is important to include as much contact information as possible. This way a company or recruiter can immediately find the contact information where the preference lies. This should be at least an e-mail address and a phone number. Make sure that your e-mail address is a professional one. In addition, you can choose to include other information, such as your age and place of residence. Another important element of a resume is a good passport photo. Make sure this photo is taken recently and shows what you look like sharply and clearly. Omit vacation photos, opt for a professional photo with a neutral background for a good first impression.
Of course, each resume includes the work experience you have had. For each job you have had, include the title of this job, which employer you performed this job for and how long you held this job. The longer you worked at a company, the more interesting it is for recruiters to know exactly what you did during that time. Think about this in terms of the responsibilities you had and who may have managed you. Therefore, under each job, write a small piece about exactly what you did during this time. Make sure you list your work experience from most recent to least recent on your resume, so your most recent work experience is at the top. When creating your resume, also try to think about the relevance of work experience. A side job in a supermarket 10 years ago is not relevant work experience for most jobs. Also, don't forget to list your education, also in order from most recent to least recent. Practical matters such as possession of a valid driver's license or appropriate safety certifications, such as VCA, are also essential to include.
Here is an example of a good description of work experience:
Electrical Engineer High Voltage, Konekta Group (October 2022 - present).
As an electrician, I am responsible for independently installing power within the shipping industry. I inspect and perform maintenance work on electrical installations and collaborate on grid reinforcements and new installations.
In addition to your work experience, recruiters and companies are curious about you as a person. In job interviews, of course, many of these aspects come up, but to make a good first impression you can think about the most important characteristics that shape you into who you are. For example, think about core competencies, personality type and hobbies. It is also helpful to mention exactly what languages you speak and in what level you can communicate in them. With hobbies, remember that they are appropriate to mention and add something to the image a company or recruiter may have about you. For example, a hobby like playing soccer may indicate that you are a team player, or painting that you have a creative edge.
Finally, consider the formatting of your resume. Make sure it is clear and easy to read, preferably with only 1 font and neutral colors. Make sure your resume is no more than 2 pages in size and that key information such as contact information is easy to find, preferably on page 1. An additional tip is to look yourself up on Google before you apply. Exactly what results do you find about yourself? For example, it is interesting for recruiters to find you on LinkedIn, but the personal and perhaps embarrassing photos on Facebook are best removed.
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