Your Resume Is Your First Impression | Make Recruiters Notice You | Sidd Ahmed, by Sidd Ahmed on YouTube. 1 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Open a blank document and set a simple font like Arial or Calibri at 11 or 12 point. Keep margins at about 2 cm so the page looks clean.
Put your name in large text at the top, then your phone number, email and town below it. Use an email address that sounds professional.
Write a short personal statement of two or three sentences. Say what kind of job you want and the strengths you would bring.
List your education first, newest to oldest. Include the school or college name, the qualification and the year you finished.
Add a skills section with six to eight points. Include software you can use, languages and practical skills like customer service or cash handling.
Add any work, volunteering or school projects. For each one, give the role, the place and dates, then one or two lines on what you did.
Use action words like organised, helped or managed, and add numbers where you can, such as the size of a team or a weekly target.
Add a short interests line and a note that references are available on request. Keep the whole CV to one page.
Read it aloud to catch typos, then ask someone else to check spelling and dates. Save it as a PDF before you send it.
Tips and common mistakes
Tailor the skills and statement to each job advert so the most relevant points appear near the top.
Recruiters scan quickly, so use clear headings and short bullet points instead of long paragraphs.
Never invent grades or jobs, because employers can check references and qualifications.
Questions
How long should a first-job CV be?
One page is enough when you are starting out. Keep only the details that help an employer see you can do the job.
Should I include a photo?
In most places you do not need one, and some employers prefer CVs without photos. Follow the instructions in the job advert.
What if I have no work experience?
Use school projects, volunteering, clubs and part-time jobs. Show the skills you used, such as teamwork or timekeeping.
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