You need to help the recruiters as much as possible, since they see sifting through CVs as a chore!
James Inns
How long do you think a recruiter spends looking at your CV?
The rest of this article will share best practices for ensuring that your CV stands out and engages busy recruiters and hiring managers.
What is a CV
Professional Profile or Career Summary
A career summary a. describes what defines your professionally b. highlights your strengths and experiences, and c. sets you apart from other professionals.
Skills
Skills highlight the key competencies you have developed from your professional and academic experience. Remember to let the job description guide what you include in this section.
Professional Experience
This section should include your relevant work experience in reverse chronological order (starting with the most recent). Each work experience should include:
- Business Name
- Job Role
- Start and End date
- A summary of the job role
- Major accomplishments and responsibilities
How to write your professional experiences
Formatting each section
Education & Certifications
References
Common CV Mistakes
Top CV Tips
Remember to align your CV as close as possible to the Job Description.
Now get to editing and turn your CV from good to great.
For more on CV design, check out these articles:
Types of CVs Part 1: The Reverse Chronological CV
Types of CVs Part 2: The Functional or Skills-Based CV
About Musonda
I am a PhD candidate, organisational psychologist and human resource (HR) expert. For over seven years, I have served as a leader in people roles; using my intense academic foundation in philosophy, psychology, human resource management and business administration to support organisations in the international NGO, agricultural, food & beverage, as well as manufacturing spheres. I am passionate about the human capital narrative in Zambia and frequently write about it on my website http://www.musondaspeaks.com.
Click here to connect with me on LinkedIn
Musonda Speaks HR 
Great information,
Thank you.
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Glad to be of service.
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Hi
How much do you charge for CV design.
What information is required?
Regards
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Hi Alepha, thanks for your inquiry. I have shared the requested details via LinkedIn.
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Wonderful knowledge it is,
I would like you to help out,
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Hi Kondwani, kindly email me at kambikambi@gmail.com with your specific request and perhaps I can be of service.
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Hi Musonda,
Do you charge for CV review?
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Hi Jeyson, I do. Please email me at kambikambim@gmail.com and I will share the specific services I provide.
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I need to come up with good cv, how am I gonna be helped
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Hi Gaberiel, the idea would be to sit with your CV for 1-3 hours using the information provided.
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I find everything you publish so important. Keep up with the spirit. It’s through your writing that get the confidence to face my fears. Job well done Musonda
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Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback 😊. Keep going as well.
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