How to Write a CV (Curriculum Vitae) in 2023

 

How to Write a CV (Curriculum Vitae) in 2023

According to research, recruiters look at resumes for up to six seconds on average.

It's a little tight.

You spend days and weeks creating the perfect résumé that gets the point across.

What does the recruiter do?

They take a quick look (again, if they're lucky) and move on.

It may sound unfair, but how do you get someone's attention in just a few seconds?

Well, I have an answer.

Are you ready?

This may take a long time. No, there are no shortcuts.

If you want to create the perfect resume, you may need to grease your elbows, get some reading glasses, and make sure every detail is perfect. However, once you do it, trust us - it will be worth it.

By writing a nearly perfect resume, you are essentially investing in yourself and your future.

How do you do that?

Be sure to read on and you’ll see:

1.      Do you need a CV or a Resume - & What’s the Difference?

2.      Use the right CV builder

3.      Pick the right CV format

4.      Get the CV layout right

5.      Add your contact information (the right way)

6.      Grab the HR manager’s attention with a CV summary or objective

7.      Show off your work experience (and stand out)

8.      Include relevant skills within your CV

9.      Include education within your CV

10.  Include other sections

11.  Top 3 CV examples

12.  Next steps in your job search - cover letter & interview

13.   Key takeaways

Let’s take it one step at a time.

Why Use a CV Builder

Most people use the default  Word templates to create their CVs. The problem with that is that these default templates are often bland and lifeless. You want your CV to stand out, not fit right in with the rest of them.

Your average CV template is also a total pain to work with. Imagine this scenario...

You spend 2+ hours aimlessly trying to make your resume contents fit within the default template layout. And then, when you make one more tiny tweak, the whole thing gets completely messed up.

You start looking for a better CV template online and find one that costs $19.99 or more.

You painfully fork out the money and hope that this CV template is better than the ones you’ve tried so far.

Here’s a spoiler: it’s probably not. Word is for writing an essay in university, not for creating a resume.

Looking for a significantly easier experience?

Novoresume’s CV builder helps you build a 1 page CV for free (with a premium version if you’re looking for the extra push). It comes with plenty of customization, so, even though you work a template, you get to personalize it to your heart's content..

And the icing on the cake?

All of our CV templates are optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

What does this mean in normal terms, you ask?

Well, it simply means that the CV screening software that the HR manager is using will be able to read your CV for sure, giving you a much better chance to get past the screening process.