5 TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A SUCCESSFUL CV - BY MUYIWA

With unemployment being a grim reality to millions of people in Nigeria, having a good CV might be the difference between being invited for an interview and being ignored.To stand a better chance of being called for that interview, here are 5 quick tips to follow in drafting a great CV

1. Have a robust Contact Information Section

This section should have your name(surname first) boldly written,after which your other names, phone numbers and email address(es) follow on the next line.Ensure you input a functioning Phone number and Email address, so that prospective employers can reach you

2. Have a Profile

It is important to get your feet into the door, and this is what a profile does for you, it should contain a description of who you are as a professional,your skills,abilities,achievements and industry. This is like your elevator pitch, so ensure it is short and describes you in the best possible light.

3. Input Your Educational Background

Employers would like to know about your educational qualifications (degree/class of degree), experiences, and results.You should therefore give them this information.Put in the Name of your school: University,Polytechnics,College of Educations or any other institution you might have attended. Also add those leadership experiences either business or political which you might have had while in school.This shows to prospective employers that you are a leader

4. Work Experience

Make sure your Work Experience section comes after your Educational Background to . Ensure you study the job description of the job you're applying for and then find a way to tailor your experiences to match what the recruiting company is looking for.So if they are looking for a Project Manager, input those experiences of your that involved projects and all.This section should also have the date(s), Company name(s) and Location(s), your position(s) and results/achievements while on the job(s).By the way make sure you useaction words in describing your experiences.

6.Add your Certifications/Trainings and Seminars

There is a lot of emphasis on certificates in Nigeria, it is most times used to determine the competence of people.So add those certificates of yours, especially if it relates to the job you're applying for.Been to Trainings?Seminars? And Conferences? Add them too . It shows you are a continually improving individual and you value self-development-attributes employers love.

Don't forget to include your Skills,Interest and References in your CV. They are meant to understand you better, know what you do to unwind and help conduct background check on you, in that order.

Make these changes to your CV today and see how you will receive start receiving many more Interview invites.