CV writing requires a professional touch to ensure it is error-free and easily picked up by employers and recruiters. Although getting professional help may not be possible for some, the following are some CV tips to help you format a well-written and contemporary CV.

– Brief but detailed: Most people have the impression that a long CV helps to make a good impression on an employer. But what they forget is that the employer does not have time to review everything you have written accurately. Therefore, it becomes important to select all the information that you want to include in your CV in a succinct manner. Be sure to edit as much information as you can. An ideal CV should never be longer than two pages.

– Tell me who you are: To leave a good impression on employers, job seekers end up lying on their CV. But what they may not know is that they are committing a crime, which could be a pretty serious situation. So never lie on your CV, communicate your true self, lying is never worth the risk.

– Easy to read and well formatted: The CV font should never be too small or too big. It should always be one that can be easily read. Also, a well-formatted CV always leaves a good impression on the employer. A universal CV format is recommended, as this is the modern format used to attract the attention of employers and encourage them to read your CV, which is the main purpose of the CV.

– Check your CV: Check your CV many times to make sure there are no mistakes. Spelling or typographical errors can leave a bad impression on the reader. It is recommended that a third party review her CV.

– Customize your Application: Sometimes we send our applications to many companies at the same time. In such a circumstance, it is important that you personalize your cover letter for each job application to maximize targeting. Look at the skills in the job description and make sure you have listed all of them on your CV, sometimes you don’t even bother to change the wording of them the same as in the job description.

There is a significant amount of misinformation and bad advice about resume writing, mostly including resume content, targeting, presentation, and formatting.