How to write a CV for a job? This is the first step you need to know if you are looking for a job!
Have you thought about starting a business? Well then, let me tell you that finding a job posting is not all you need. Of course, a good start is half the battle, but we have to go further.
What else do you think you need?
Yes, a CV where you will list all the information about your life and experience.
But how will you organize a CV that will result in success in your job application?
Let’s go step by step with all the procedures you need to create a perfect CV.
What is a CV?
CV is an abbreviation of the Latin term “Curriculum Vitae” which in Albanian means “life story”. A CV is a personal document that is required by an employer when applying for a job.
It lists all the information about your personal and professional achievements that will be analyzed by the employer. And as such, it should present you as the ideal employee for a certain position and enable you to get a job interview.
Considering the importance of a CV and the number of applicants for a job, you need to create a CV that will make you stand out from the long list of other applicants on your employer’s list, so take your time and compile your CV based on the advice we offer.
Below we will present in detail the process of creating a CV and the things you should include in it.
Personal data
It is understandable that the personal information section of your CV is the first opportunity to introduce yourself to the employer.
The information you should include in this section of your CV is:
- Name
- LAST
- Residential address
- Postal code
- town
- Country
- Contact number
- Email address
The data used is non-existent and is used for demonstration purposes only.
Professional data
This is the main section of your CV and the part where the employer is most interested when analyzing your CV. Therefore, make sure that this section includes all your professional achievements. It is important that when listing your professional experience, you also write a short description of your commitment to the specific position.
The personal data section contains the following categories:
- The job you are applying for
While it’s important to mention the position you’re applying for in your email, you should also do the same in your CV. This will make you appear detail-oriented and careful.
- Work experience
Mention the places you work, or even the places you have worked before. This is very important because this way the employer will have an overview of your professional experience. It is important to identify the employer or institution as well as the dates during which you worked.
Work experience
- Education and training
In this section, you should list the education and training you have had over the years in chronological order, starting from the most recent to the earliest.
This should include:
- University diploma and title obtained
- University name, city and state
- The period of time your studies lasted
- The date you expect to graduate (if you are in your final year and have not yet graduated)
The same procedure is followed for listing data for primary and secondary schools.
You can also include trainings in this section, listing them with titles and exact dates.
Education and training
Personal and professional skills
In this section you can include your personal skills such as languages and computer skills as well as professional skills which should be related to the position you are applying for.
- Languages
Most companies in Kosovo are now bilingual or multilingual. So even if the job posting does not require knowledge of a second language, you should definitely include it.
When it comes to listing languages, you can categorize them into native and foreign languages.
In addition to the foreign language, you should also add your personal assessment of your second language skills. This means you will assess whether you have basic, intermediate, or competent language skills in understanding, speaking, and writing.
Language level assessment
The levels at which language is assessed are:
- A1/A2-Beginner language level
- B1/B2- Intermediate language level
- C1/C2- Competent level
In order for you to prove your real knowledge of a foreign language, it would be a good idea to take the relevant language test to verify your language level.
- Communication skills
Communication skills are not only important for getting a job but also throughout your professional journey. Therefore, in this section you should list the communication skills you have acquired during your relevant work experience.
Communication skills
- Managerial/organizational skills
This should include the skills you have in managing different situations. Be clear and list your skills, mentioning how you acquired them.
Managerial/organizational skills
- Work-related skills
In this section you should mention the skills you possess. Of course the skills should be relevant to the position you are applying for. So, here you have the opportunity to show how capable you are to do this job.
Work-related skills
- Technological skills
This section should contain a list of the various technological programs and applications used in the workplace. Starting from Microsoft packages to Google. Therefore, listing them seems to be an assessment of your level of knowledge.
- Certificates obtained
This is your opportunity to verify the information provided on your CV. If you have attended training and have been provided with certificates, then attach them to your CV, indicating the name of the institution and the time you received the certificate.
A CV written with dedication and in the right way will certainly secure you an interview with the employer. While a CV written incorrectly will reduce your chances of further qualifications. Therefore, be careful and keep notes on what not to include in your CV.
Things you shouldn’t include on your CV
- Private information, whether it’s religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or even marital status, is inappropriate to include on your CV.
- Unofficial email address. Usually the email address used for applications should include your first and last name. If you don’t have one, it’s time to create a new one.
- Description of why you want the position you are applying for.Your CV is not the place to explain why you would be the ideal person for the position. You can do this by attaching a cover letter to your application, but not on your CV.
- Work experiences that are not relevant to the position you are applying for.Focus on jobs that have the same or similar experience as the position you are applying for. If you do not have such experience then it would be better not to include it on your CV at all.
You now know how to structure a CV to be successful when applying for jobs. Now all you need to do is search for your ideal job and tailor your CV to that position .
