Curriculum Vitae Example The following is a curriculum vitae example for a job seeker with international work experience. This CV includes employment history, education, competencies, awards, skills, and personal interests.
Allen Yan (86)1338-1111-420 yhnasa@123.com
EDUCATION
Sept. 20XX–Present, Shanghai University, BE
Candidate for Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Major academic course highlights: Company Property Management, Marketing, Technology Communication, Information Management System, Modern Fabrication System
May 20XX, Certified Public Accounting Training (CPA)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dec. 20XX–Present, ITT Flygt Investment, China Application Engineer, Sales & Marketing
Achieve sales budget goals through application support and new industry market application research.
Pay visits to end users and DI for seminars and technical presentations with salespersons or distributors while collecting marketing information and competitor information analysis.
July 20XX–Sept. 20XX, Intel Products Co., Shanghai, China CPU Assembly Engineer (Internship)
Analyzed yield ratio trends, documented and solved current problems.
Participated in and helped oversee the training of marketing, business process modeling, and analysis at Intel University.
Developed and led a project review with multi-media animation, which was highly appreciated by department manager.
June 20XX–July 20XX, GF Fund Management Co., LTD. Campus Intern
Analyzed investment principles and related financially derived products.
Formulated the scheme of market popularization and network marketing.
AWARDS
20XX–20XX, Scholarship for Excellent Students of Shanghai University
20XX–20XX, Imagine Ambassador of Shanghai Tennis Popularization Prize
COMPETENCIES & INTERESTS
English Ability: Band 6; intermediate competency German Ability: 600 hours of Germany lessons at TongJi University
Computer Skills:
National Computer Lever 3rd Certificate (Network Communication)
Professional Certificate of Assistant Information Officer (AIO).
Writing a good CV can be one of the toughest challenges of job hunting. Most employers spend just a few seconds scanning each CV before sticking it in the 'Yes' or 'No' pile. Harsh.
But never fear! We've compiled our Top 10 hints on how to show the world 'this is me!' and get that all-important interview.
1. Keep it real! Usually a CV should be no more than two pages – and that's two pages of A4 paper! Employers spend, on average, just 8 seconds looking at any one CV, and a surefire way of landing yourself on the no pile is to send them your entire life story. Keep it punchy, to the point, and save those niggly little details for the interview.
2. Tailor it We've all done it. Whizzed the same CV out to lots of employers to save time... Stop! Take the time to change your CV for each role that you apply for. Research the company and use the job advert to work out EXACTLY what skills you should point out to them. They will appreciate the obvious effort.
3. Include a personal statement Don’t just assume an employer will see how your experience relates to their job. Instead, use a short personal statement to explain why you are the best person for the job. This should be reflected in your cover letter as well see our tips to the perfect cover letter
4. Don't leave gaps We are a cynical bunch and leaving obvious gaps on your CV immediately makes employers suspicious – and they won't give you the benefit of the doubt. If you’ve been out of work it can be a worry but just put a positive spin on it. Did you do a course, volunteer work or develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork or project management? If so, shout about it! For more information, check out our CV template for the currently unemployed
5. Keep it current You should keep your CV up-to-date whether you’re looking for a job or not. Every time something significant occurs in your career, record it so you don't later forget something that could be important.
6. The error of your ways Employers DO look for mistakes on CVs and if they find them, it makes you look really bad. David Hipkin, head of recruitment and resourcing at Reed Business Information, warns, 'With most employers experiencing massive volumes of applicants right now, giving them the excuse to dismiss your application because of avoidable errors is not going to help you secure an interview.' If you're unsure then use a spellchecker and ask someone else to double-check what you've written. And don't ignore the most common CV mistakes 7. Tell the truth Everyone lies on their CV, right? NO! Stop! Blatant lies on your CV can land you in a whole heap of trouble when it comes to employers checking your background and references. The last thing you want is to start work and then lose your new job for lying. You also may get caught out at the interview stage when you suddenly can't answer questions on what you claim to know. And that can be VERY awkward!
8. The maths This may sound dull but by backing up your achievements with numbers it makes selling yourself much easier. When writing your work history, don’t just say that you increased sales; tell them you increased sales by 70% over a six month period. Get it? Big numbers are especially good (although don't forget point 7 of our list!).
9. Make it look good We live in a world where image is everything, and that also goes for your CV. Take some time to pretty it up... Use bullet points and keep sentences short. Use the graphic design trick of leaving plenty of white space around text and between categories to make the layout easy on the eye. Alternatively, get creative with your job application!
10. Make it keyword friendly If you’ve uploaded your CV to a job site so recruiters can find you, keywords are very important. Job titles and job buzzwords will help a search engine pick out your CV from the pile. Confused? Don't be. A marketing candidate might mention SEO (Search Engine Optimization), direct marketing and digital marketing among their experience and skills, for example... If you're not sure, have a search online and see what words are commonly mentioned when you input your job title.
