How to write a CV [Get noticed by employers]
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2018
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Learn how to write a CV with our detailed video guide which includes a walk-through of a real example CV. Video chapters below:
A strong CV is crucial if you want to land interviews for the best jobs, so this video breaks down the CV writing process into simple steps:
- What to research before you start writing your CV 00:57
- How to structure and format your CV 02:01
- Walk through of a real example CV 03:41
- How to write a CV profile 05:22
- How to list your work experience and structure roles 06:57
- How to detail education and qualifications 08:52
- If and how you should include hobbies and interests 09:18
Your CV is one of the most important documents you will ever write in your life, so it will pay off to invest plenty of time and effort in writing it.
A strong CV will ensure you are noticed by recruiters and employers, so that you are consistently shortlisted for interviews. Whereas a poor CV will see you ignored and not considered for the jobs that you want.
Ensure that you research your target roles thoroughly before writing your CV to ensure you know exactly what skills to highlight throughout the document.
Use a clear crisp format and structure to ensure your CV is easy to read and creates a professional impression on recruiters and employers.
You can also check out some more example CVs here: standout-cv.com/blogs/cv-writ...
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@truth seeker Hi, we have some downloadable CV templates here: standout-cv.com/pages/professional-cv-template
I want strong cv please send good format
StandOut CV I don't know what to put as I have no work experience and I have no job. the video was helpful to see what I should put I'm just stuck Abit still.
@@liam-lh2nm Hi, We have a video on how to write a CV with no work experience here: ruclips.net/video/uG_LKVJjuAc/видео.html
StandOut CV thank you
I read hundreds of CV's every month. I immediately reject any with poor grammar, spelling or language. I immediately reject those over three pages long or those with ornate fonts or those that are laid out poorly. It sounds harsh but if applicants can't be bothered then neither can I. This video is as good as any I've seen, so follow the advice and put the effort in.
Richard Thanks a lot man. Good to hear it from someone who's on the other side of it.
Is there anything in particular you personally look for?
@@AB-bo8or Hi, I look for clear demonstrations of the applications of skills and knowledge AND the results. It's a bit like the advice giving to fiction writers - don't tell, show. For example, the all too common phrase 'I have excellent communication skills' - WTF does that mean? Give examples - 'I lectured to 300 students in my role as lecturer and they all passed the course', 'I worked closely with troubled families to ensure they received the right benefits advice and could therefore start to rebuild their lives', 'I met with 20 individual team members facing redundancy. I talked through the process and their options which helped them and our organisation cope with the change'.
Again, it's harsh but I reject CV's that don't demonstrate actual skills, knowledge and outcomes. Hope that's useful.
@@peterc2248 Hi Richard , thank you so much for the tips u mentioned previously , im currently writing my CV and i was struggling to come up with the right words and ways to express what i want to show. i hope the recruiters will appreciate my resume :) goodluck with your job.
sad ;-;
I did everything in this video and immediately noticed a change. I went from not getting interviews to getting calls or emails from jobs to interview 3 times a week sometimes even more. Now I'm employed thank you!
That's amazing Jade, thanks for letting us know - best of luck in the new job :)
You are either the video’s creator or his/her girlfriend.
@@shegoislive do you get free lunch at burger king
@@praytherosaryeveryday2709 I don't know ask someone who's employed there.
thanks for sharing this dear
well the most difficult thing to write cv is when you dont have any skills or experiences but you need the job because you are broke.
@Zev Jaxon lol wtf
@Zev Jaxon and then!!!!!!!
Ive heard this from a lot of 14 year olds
Make it up lmao they probably ain't going to check, just don't put anything specific that you won't be able to show them if you do get it. I hope you find one! Good luck :)
@@joseornelas1718 hey thats me
Very to the point. For fresh graduates, would just add that if you don't have work experience, focus on your skillset, degree, language skills, relevant coursework and anything else you developed while at university. Basically, focus on all the things that you already have. Good employers just want to see that you have the attitude and foundational skillset to develop your skills further at their company, not work experience. Thanks for the video!
what about me as a 16 year old i only have my GSCE im at 6 form rn but the only qualification i have are my gsce ?
I'm 30 years old and decided to finally study civil engineering, nearly done with my first year and now looking for a intern job, but it's easy to look at your past and downgrade yourself cause you are way older than the usual 'intern', but I've operated heavy machinery, I can weld, I have experience in building and planning. I've had my own woodworking side hussle for a year or two and understand health and safety, all of a sudden the situation doesn't seem so dire. But starting a CV into a new career feels strange, it's intimidating at first, but I can do it. Great Vid.
Proud and happy for you . Brave choice , and great archievements
That’s the spirit! Go get it!
hope you doing well Hawk
Watched your video and literally a week later, I’m hired!!!! Thank you! Your template is the most effective I’ve seen
Please how can you make it , sorry my language not helping l mean your format , l became overwelmed .. I need help
I am post graduate but no experience and i have never applied any job so how can i wtrite it
Anfa Salah Literally the formatting is ultimately what helped. It makes it completely easier for the employer to read and see how the information is organised. In terms of how to write the cv, I wrote various drafts and sent it a free online cv reviewer and based off their feedback, I improved. Simple as that
@@zeeshanshivji6713 thanks
How come
I am an experienced professional who recently completed a graduate degree and wanted to move my career more towards clinical/management. I put in hundrends of resumes across three states and never got a response. I came across this video and literally followed it to a T. All of sudden I started receiving phone calls then interviews and finally I am fingerprinting for a Clinical Supervisory role for an agency. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you this video is absolutely brilliant! 👍👍👍
Update: I start the job April 8th.
That's great to hear - Best of luck!
Awesome
Could you please send me your cv without your personal information, to my email so I can copy paste and add my own skills and education ?
@@brilliantbrain4496 dear if u send then please for me
Hello,, kindly send me your CV so that i can see please
OMG. I literally sent in my CV a few hours ago using this video as help, and I'm going for my interview in an hours time
waow nice
Nowadays, the typical British style CV is even more simplified (in my opinion):
Contact details
Personal statement/ summary
Qualifications & education
Work experience
Interests & hobbies
(Maximum of 2 pages of A4 size)
Interest and hobbies? I wonder if that helps. If I were in human resources, I would definitely like to know about the applicants' interests and hobbies.
@@ltdaniel Providing that it doesn't take away space from anything else. For instance, if you need to remove education or experience to fit it in, it's not worth it.
@@ltdanielit used as an icebreaker in interviews, they'll talk about it
Hello sir or madam,please can you help me get sample of it?
I am a newly graduated student,and someone requested me a professional CV for job
References section
Personal experiences- none
Skills- none
Same. I'm fresh out of hs
Think harder. We all have some skills and experience. If after reading the job description you feel you may be able to do it then apply and explain why you think you will be able to do it.
Well you can comment a funny comment and would hire you just for that
Hobbies: Commenting on RUclips Videos
Achievements: Got 260 likes on a comment mocking my lack of skills
@@PeterZeller1 damn 😆
I followed this and went to a CV consultation. The person said mine was too plain and looked like an academic writing. The person also told me to change the format. So I guess in the end it all depends on recruiters personal preference.
Researching the job position is one important step toward compatibility between the two parties you and the company, even more important to build cv compatible with specific company requirements of the job.
I live in the Caribbean, more specifically Trinidad and Tobago and when I tell you this is exactly how I was thought when I attended a seminar of a top recruitment personnel at university. The only difference is the location of education and core skills. I echo the sentements of every person on the video, such an amazing demonstration 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.
P.O.V You are here coz you have to write a C.V for a job application : ) All the best😄
Excellent video. I gAte being confused about writing resumes. Everybody says they are a expert but always validated what you put in front of them. I’m definitely gonna give this a spin
Ihave learnt an important lesson reviewing hundreds of CVs that sometimes it is some little detail that makes all the difference especially when many candidates have similar qualifications and experience. Nothing beats being thorough.
I used this video and got a job interview. Thank you so much for your insightful help!
Great video, thank you! I live in Germany and am currently applying for positions abroad. As the format for CVs in Germany differs from the one required in the US/UK, I am highly appreciative for this video!
I can’t begin to imagine just how many people have benefitted from this video; giving them skills to write the correct cv, and getting those people into employment. Thank you, I’ll be using these tips going forward.
I’m in year 11 and I have no idea how to write a CV I hope this helps me, I can’t even learn how to do it in school because of lockdown 😳
Schools don’t teach u how to write a CV I am currently in year 13 and still haven’t being taught how to apply for jobs or write cv so it’s better for u to start learning this stuff from a young age Bcz schools don’t teach u shit they only care about how much we can memories
im in yr 6 :0
“Dak Lok Tell me about yourself”, learn the three S’s you’ll be good, use his strategies the way he words stuff, highly recommended you watch his videos.
Same i just turned 16 and have no idea
I am learning about this at age 20 lol
Thank you so so much for this! This video made me realise that my old CV didn't stand out at all, and seemed very generic.
Hopefully this new CV will help me land more interviews :D
Thank you so much. This is not my first time applying for a job however I have had some issues applying as a freelancer, didn´t know how to show all of my experience and professional knowledge but you made it so simple.
WOW i literarry applied at 10 jobs after watching this and i already got called 3 hr later by 4 employes and got an interview.
im so excited
thank u.
Greate vid.
KEEP IT UP WITH GOOD WORK
Please help me
Nice!!!!
Hi nicu vlog please guide me /write for me asumury, this is my email Babaharith@gmail.com thanks
I've applied for thousands, yes THOUSANDS, of job vacancies since I was 16 years of age. I am now 23 and still an unpaid volunteer only.
I have applied with various CV formats and Cover Letter formats and I always personalise to each different job.
I do get interviews, very rarely, but never th e job offer.
It's obvious that it's not my applications approach that is wrong but rather the closed minde dness of employers and interviewers.
Despite the beyond harsh odds as a disadvantaged ethnic Brit, I will not give up on my goal to be employed and more for ward.
Hi, hopefully you find some of the resources on our channel and site useful - standout-cv.com/pages/how-to-write-a-cv This guide might be particularly useful to you
Are you absolutely sure that it's your ethnicity that's the cause of your disadvantage?
No but its a contributing factor.
Yes I agree. I’m qualified (University Degree)and have applied for 100s of jobs. Still unemployed :(
Z V could you share please how to be unpaid volunteer.
Please send me a like or website so i can register . I’m interested to help
Your tips on formatting are very helpful. Thank you!
even indeed is having trouble finding a job
@@ImThatGuy613 lol
@@ImThatGuy613 😂😂😂😭
😅😅😅😅
This is a great channel! So useful for our needs. I appreciate you a lot! Thanks.
Bro! you totally save my life.
Please accept my deep gratitude.
Thank you standoutCV. It's so different the way I did write CVs for my clients. Now I will be able to surprise them with the new "standoutCV" writing. Thank you a lot. I am really thrilled by the new technique of CV writing. I believe my clients will be more thrilled for this is really a professional of writing a CV. The way you have explained caught my mind and I wont go back to the former type of writing , God bless you richly.
Thank you for this well informed video on tips about CV’s. I particularly liked the part about adding key achievements & adding more detail on current roles against older roles, really good tips 👍
Honestly this video has helped me a lot since I am just learning how to write a CV for my first job application as I’ve only done work experience before and I have good hopes that I get the job because of this . Thank you 🙏
I wanna comment on something positive about you but I found out there are already many so I will just appreciate them.
Thanks these has really helped me understand how to answer the questions when the interviewer asked the question
This is great channel, I have learned some points on how to make a very good CV...Keep it up !
Thank you! Nicely and smartly put together video.
I am grateful with this video because it helps me develop good CV. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for those pieces of advise,helpul for my futue career
My schools forced me to watch this
HAHAHA
Mine too lol
what the hell is that
Me too
xD
Incredibly helpful - thank you!!!
I think "Going through current Job Adverts for what you are interested in" is the killer tip for your Study Plan.
I have missed this key process so far, trying to get a CV together for ANY Job is really difficult.
Very simple but impressive guide 👍
Step 1: Research
Step 2: Structuring and Formatting
So helpful thank you !!
One important tip when updating your resume for a career transition is to tailor it to the specific job you're applying for. Research the desired skills and qualifications for the new role and emphasize how your previous teaching experience aligns with them. You've got this!
Thanks so much! :)
Anyone else still feel stuck AF?
I see you
Are you at a loss for emancipation? If so, this cicerone will surely be of great help! thanks :)
What do u need help on?
use the link below the video it helps allot
Yeah, it's hard when you're young so you don't have any experience to cite 😂
I have not been applying for nearly the amount of jobs I should and could have. Doubts in myself and the format.... Al I can say is Thank you!!!
All***** Sorry RUclips Now I look like an idiot Great;)))
This video helps me a lot. Thank you sir. Keep up the good work.
GREAT Demostration buddy, it was actually so helpful. specially for those with first time CV writing!
Oh thank you! I have to write a CV, but i did not know how.. Well, I'm also learning English, that's why writing a CV is a bit difficult to me xd
Thank you very much for the guide! Reading the uplifting comments has definitely fired me up to update and send in my CV to potential employees. Lets see how it goes :)
Thanks a lot. That was comprehensively concise!
Thank you! very helpful. I would like more tips
;Mr)
Perfect I really like it.
POWER TIPS! Thank you! 🌟😎 🤟
Well Guide, thanks
let's try this!
It has helped on how to structure the CV, so i will work on it now. Thank you so much.
THANK YOU for the information
very very helpful......the best I liked is the structure of the CV you have suggested........it could be enhanced if you also add "training and education the ideal candidate has undergone for the opening he or she is applying"......only a suggestion from my end
PERFECT.
THAN YOU SO MUCH
Sincerely, most times I blamed the hiring managers for not even call me for an interview not knowing that what I've been presenting as my CV was a total mess. Hmmm. Thank God for this wonderful video. I'm confident now that my next application will be BINGO.
Very helpful. Thank you!
So helpful, thanks alot
This video is good I will use the tips. The format looks good
What if I have no work experience or any other type of experience?
Context: I'm a 16 year old who is looking for part time and this is my first time writing a cv
Same
Sames
We have a video for inexperienced candidates and students here: ruclips.net/video/uG_LKVJjuAc/видео.html
@@Standout-cv thank you😊
Thanks so much, Perfect
Very well structured video! Very helpful:)
Applying for an internship with CV (including these tips).
I will tell the results tomorrow.
Any updates?
Well I guess it didn't go well.
Hard working team player
*feels cringy*
My biggest weakness: Working to much
feels disgusted by self
@@Prometheus7272 😂😂
Prometheus I’m a perfectionist
dynamic communicator
I sense that you work well as part of a team but are equally competent when given solo tasks, am I right?
Most useful video, thank you 😇
Thanks for the much needed insights. ❤
with 0 work experience and the fact i haven't finished college yet this discourages me to even write a cv
Thanks for the video i hope it will help me in my upcoming job application process.
It was very helpful. Thanks a lot.
Thanks, it really works!
The hardest aspect of CV writing is conveying competence in an area the HR department knows NOTHING about. I came to understand this when I was using a lot of lingo standard in my expertise. HR departments would NEVER respond to my CV but headhunters who were hired by HR departments always did.
we need video for graduates with no experience just the certificate!
Thanks for this
Thank you for the information on how to write a powerful CV.
Tnx so much much it very educative
Thank you! The video is very informative and helpful. Do you have a website or recommendations that you can provide for a template that is like the one you provided in the video?
I find this video very helpful as an incoming graduate. Hope to get more
it was a very helpful piece of information that gained me a lot. i will highly appreciate.
This is a great resource. But I wish you could demonstrate how to use ms word or Doc to craft a basic CV that contains all that you said. Cover Letter will be great too
I'm curious about how the page is formatted. The text at the top is typed in the header section. Or have you expanded the typing space so that more text can be fit in? Similarly, at the bottom also.
Thank you guys for all the help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will definitely look to make good use of this information. Thanks chief.
using this video to improve my CV because i got rejected from 68 jobs - no lie
The job market ca be tough sometimes - keep trying !
What if one doesn't have IT skills?
What classifies as IT skills ?
This is my first time writing a CV. It's a great video. Thank you!
thanks a lot. very good. but if you are in Sri Lanka and think about the senior position you have to have a very long cv with lots of qualifications and supportive documents. In that theory, I managed to win senior positions in reputed government organizations.
Thank you that was an awesome explanation
OMG thank you so much I really a prishate this video was so interesting. Thx very much.🙏🏻👊🏻😎😎🔥🔥👇🏻🙏🏽🙏🏽👍👍💯❤️❤️💯
This video and the website it came from are two of the best sources of advice on CVs that I've seen. Since the last time I updated my CV, it has become hugely complicated with employers and agencies expecting a profile on LinkedIn, and the use of Automatic Tracking Systems by agencies and some employers. Could you possibly do a video that covers people potentially changing sectors (e.g. public sector to private sector) and something on CVs that won't be rejected by the various AT Systems currently in use in the UK? I think these themes would be hugely helpful to a lot of people.
Thanks Doug, appreciate your comments. In terms or writing a CV when changing career/sector you just need to try and make the most relevant experience, skills, and qualifications prominent in the CV (which can be tricky) and cut back on info that relates to your old/current profession. We have a section on how to deal with that in our CV writing guide standout-cv.com/pages/how-to-write-a-cv but we will get a specific video or blog post out soon to deal with. And don't worry to much about the AT systems - from my experience in recruitment, I know that your CV will normally land into a person's inbox before it goes into a database, so write your CV for real people firstly, then tweak the key words after if you need to. Thanks, Andrew
StandOut CV Thanks Andrew, that was a very helpful response.
Very helpful. Thanks
You have saved 2 million + lives!
Thank you for this awesome professional modern upgraded cv format video like this . Appreciate it . Awesome
That’s Pam Beesely talking in the ad
really helpful thankyou!
Hi this is Rajesh from india
Insightful!!