Gboliwe:
I didn't realise I was outdated in my CV writing until someone, a friend asked me to help him build his CV.

That was last week.

Over time, I have had to work on CVs a lot and realised that most times, we don't get the job, not because we aren't competent enough for the position but our CV "fall our hand" and before you say "jack", the recruiter dumps it for some other ones.

I was under tutelage for some weeks under an amazing very intelligent nairalander. She helped repackage my CV some years ago and ever since, my CV has been opening the doors for me.

Basically, the above were what she omitted and some others too.

I hope this helps someone.

medoyin:


Sis, time to review my CV.

FriedPlantain:
That was how one unilorin student sent me her CV and decided to include "better by far" in a bracket by the side of the name of her school.

I be like "werey lele yi o"

veekid:
this is helpful

sevantex:
Very Insightful. Reviewing my cv again asap. Tnks Miss gboliwe!

alaricsaltzman:
Nice tips.. Until one gets a job, cv reviewing is something that must continually take place.

FriedPlantain:
That was how one unilorin student sent me her CV and decided to include "better by far" in a bracket by the side of the name of her school.

I be like "werey lele yi o"

FriedPlantain:
That was how one unilorin student sent me her CV and decided to include "better by far" in a bracket by the side of the name of her school.

I be like "werey lele yi o"

Tobex4realTobex234:
If you’re going to create this type of resume, make sure it’s awesome. A weak attempt at being different is more damaging than a strong attempt at being mainstream. That is why you either let experts do it for you or you continue using your traditional resume.

I would be creating free ones for the first 3 people only.

Kindly send your present CV preferably in MS-Word format to "tobi@creativitykills.co" with the subject "NAIRALAND RESUME OFFER"

jazinogold:
I helped a friend to review his CV..under his education he put his junior secondary school certificate examination 2005,then I asked him were is d certificate!

anoda one, put about 4 career objectives one of which he mentioned I am a team worker, energetic blablabla
this one got me laffing, he put his water baptism certificate as his certifications

jazinogold:
I helped a friend to review his CV..under his education he put his junior secondary school certificate examination 2005,then I asked him were is d certificate!

anoda one, put about 4 career objectives one of which he mentioned I am a team worker, energetic blablabla

this one got me laffing, he put his water baptism certificate as his certifications

Tobex4realTobex234:
If you’re going to create this type of resume, make sure it’s awesome. A weak attempt at being different is more damaging than a strong attempt at being mainstream. That is why you either let experts do it for you or you continue using your traditional resume.

I would be creating free ones for the first 3 people only.

Kindly send your present CV preferably in MS-Word format to "tobi@creativitykills.co" with the subject "NAIRALAND RESUME OFFER"

Gboliwe:
1. References Upon Request :

“References Upon Request,” at the bottom of a resume is completely unnecessary! I get that you want to be as upfront and honest with your prospective employer, but that is an understood statement and it is not necessary to write on the bottom.

2. Hobbies or Community Activities:

Please, for the love of all people, quit putting things on your resume that could discredit you before you get the chance to interview. If you like to fish, don’t put it on your resume! You have no way of knowing if the hiring authority you are sending this to is the state PETA president. Putting hobbies or community activities on your resume could get you thrown to the “No” pile, before you get your foot in the door. Stick with business and leave any personal information!

3. The dreaded “Summary” or “Objective”:

It’s like Nancy Reagan said…JUST SAY NO! I understand you want to give a “summary” or “objective” of what you’re looking for, but unless it is imperative or extremely well written, it is unlikely an overwhelmed HR person or an executive recruiter, like myself will actually read it.

4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

All resume headings should be in capital letters and be underlined. When listing your work history it should say “Professional Experience,” not recent experience or work history. This creates a more tactful way of listing your months and years you were employed for each company.

5. Be wise with Education:

Unless you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, move your education to the bottom. If you have NO education, DO NOT put education or some education. Leave the entire section out. If you have certifications put that as your header, not education, and keep it on the bottom of the resume, AFTER your professional experience.

6. Your College:

Employers don’t want to know the college, before the degree. Quit putting the college on top! The most common mistake I see on a resume is bolding the College, instead of the degree. For example if you have an MBA – bold that, on a separate line (preferably beneath the bolded degree) list your college.

7. Education from 1978?:

Why on earth are you going to put the degree you obtained 20 years ago before the degree you obtained 2 years ago. I don’t want to know that you graduated in 1978 with an Associates degree if you have graduated with another degree in 2004. Always put your most recent degree on top. Employers want to see that you have continued education, if applicable. If you have an MBA and graduated in 2004 it should like this:

Masters in Business Administration, 2004
Bachelor in Business, 2000
8. The 1 Page Resume Restriction:

Oh dear…why? Unless you have worked at only one place throughout your career, the old adage that your resume should fit on one page is NOT accurate. And please for the love of all things, anything under 11 font is ridiculous! I don’t want to have to use a magnifying glass to read what you have written. Think easy to scan, quick to obtain the information, and easy enough to read to GET YOU AN INTERVIEW.

9. Your Name and Address:

Your name should be in a larger font than the address, email address, and contact phone. It should stand out and grab the attention of the hiring authority.

10. Spelling or Grammatical Errors:

The goal of sending the resume to a hiring authority is to get an interview. Make sure it is easy to read, there are no spelling errors, or grammatical errors. This is the door that needs to be open to get the job of your dream. Make sure it is the best representation of what you can bring to a new company!


http://www.genpink.com/10-things-to-quit-putting-on-your-resume/