If you’re putting together your CV, but you’re struggling to know what to include in the document, then we’re here to help. As a leading recruiter in the property industry, here at Pear Recruitment we know what it takes to put together an excellent CV. Our team will be more than happy to go through your silhouette with you, helping you to create the CV that you need to land that perfect job. But if you’re just starting out, we’ve put together five key things that you need to include in your CV, to help you stand out from the crowd.
Your Name and your Contact Information
The first and most important thing that you need to make sure is on your CV is your name and your contact details. You don’t want to write a professional CV only for your potential employer to not be able to contact you. You should know that you don’t need to use your middle name or your title (like Mr or Mrs). These details are unnecessary but you will want to add information about professional titles like a doctorate or PhD. When it comes to contact details, you only need to include your phone number and email address. In the past, your postal address was included, but this isn’t used anymore.
Your Personal Profile
Your CV is the first impression that many potential employers will have of you, so it’s important you make the most of the opportunity. Your personal profile is the chance for you to do this. It is your chance to let your employer know a little bit about you, your experience and your goals. This is not the same as your work history, instead, it is more about who you are as a worker, giving an indication of your personality and encouraging potential employers to keep reading.
Your Employment History
This is the point at which many people can get a bit stuck, especially if you have very little or an awful lot of experience. Your employment history should be written in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent position and working backwards. For each job you need to include the dates of your employment, the job title, the company that you were working for, information about your duties, skills and achievements.
This can tell a discerning employer a lot about your work and the sort of experience you might have. An important note to this, however, is that you shouldn’t include your full work history, especially if you have a long career. Only choose the relevant jobs that will help to show potential employers the experience you’ve built up. If one of your roles is older than 10 years, then it might be a good idea to remove it completely.
Your Volunteer Experience
You don’t have to be paid for your experience for it to be relevant. Volunteer work can be really valuable for your CV, especially if you’re applying for a job in a competitive field. This type of experience is a great way for you to fill any employment gaps in your CV. It’s also incredibly useful if you’re planning on changing careers, as it shows a passion and interest in the field that you’re moving into. Once again, though, only include it if it’s relevant to the job.
Your Hobbies and Interests
Employers aren’t just looking for experience, they also want to make sure that you’re a good fit for the company. Your hobbies and interests are a great way for them to know a bit more about you. Including your hobbies and interests that are relevant to the job, the position can be particularly useful. Make sure that you’re not oversharing, which is something that we can help you with.
If you need help putting your CV together, then feel free to give us a call today on
01992 463 226 to find out more.
