a) Layout
b) No cheating
c) First impression
d) Proofreading
e) References
How to write your CV?
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Your CV is your first and probably your only chance to catch the attention of the recruitment officer.
Therefore do your best to make sure your CV makes good impression at first glance. Remember to make your CV as short as possible. Do not include any irrelevant information. If your future employer needs more than a few seconds to go through your CV, he or she may give up reading it at all.
2. _____________
If you think that a little lie in your CV will impress your future employer and will increase your chances of getting the job, you are wrong. You will be embarrassed when your lies will be discovered during the interview and surely somebody else will get the job.
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If you have some work experience of any kind, it will be useful to attach your previous employer's opinion on your performance. However, be careful when using names. Some employers may not like it when somebody, for example you, gives their names. The best referee is your professor from college or your current employer. But remember to ask them for permission before you give their names.
4. _________
The best way to write your CV is using the Europass CV template. You can download it from
The Europass CV is clearly organized and you will be able to show your skills, qualifications and your work experience in an easy to read way. Remember: use short sentences and never split an entry under one heading over two pages.
