“Your CV should tell us what you did and why it mattered. Your cover letter should speak to the skills specifically relevant to the position and organisation to which you are applying. And, your Linkedin profile should reinforce the messaging of both by outlining what you want to be known for.” - Katy Anquetil, Director Wellington, Sheffield North Island
Your curriculum vitae (CV) is a summary of qualifications, experience and achievements. It should convince a prospective employer that you can do the job.
The good news, and the bad news, is that there are very few rules other than a CV should:
- be professionally formatted and easy to read
- have your name and contact details
- contain relevant information, including employment history, key responsibilities and achievements/results tailored to the role or sector you’re applying for
- be accurate
- be free of spelling mistakes and errors.
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