CV / Resme Writing Tips - How to make yours unbeatable!

As a recruitment consultant much of my time is spent providing people CV / Resume writing tips.

In terms of reading CVs and Resumes I really have seen the Good the Bad and the downright Ugly!

The purpose of this Hub is to provide what I hope to be highly useful advice gained from my many years experience. Experience of what I know works, and indeed what I know doesn't work.

To help you avoid the mistakes that can sink even the most talented person.

Because your CV / Resume must SELL you, and sell you fast.

Before we get into the detail of building your CV or Resume, and before I drive you insane by continuing to use both CV and Resume. it's is worth taking a moment to explain the differences between a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Resume.

It's my personal view that for job hunting, a CV and Resume have become interchangeable, and I don't want to get bogged down in the detail. Also as I live in the UK, I will now refer to the document as a CV.

Just for the record - to define Curriculum Vitae - Curriculum vitae is Latin meaning "course of life", and thankfully is mostly shortened to CV.

Resume is French for Summary, and if you where to ask the difference, a CV would provide more detail and would be slightly longer than a resume.

However whatever you chose to call the document its purpose is to pursuasively, compel the reader to simply have to meet you for interview.

Remember Preparation is the Key...

Let's get Organised A few good simple resume writing organisational habits now will sow the seeds of success for years to come. As you will be needing your CV thoughout your career, it's vital to be organised so that you can

• Easily edit it for each specific role you apply for
• Build a library or relevent experience content throughout your career, which may cover achievements, testimonials, qulifications and training etc.
• The idea is you cut, paste and order your document to wow your reader.

Before you start on your CV Take a free self assessment test and grab some fantastic, insightful, and powerful information to include in your CV.

Best Resume Format Advice on basic CV layout from font size to whether to use a chronological or functional or combo style resume.

Free CV Templates available for download.

How to interprete a job advert or job description to ensure your CV hits the critical readers criteria in the fastest possible time (shortest amount of copy).

Power Words - When writing simply sprinkle these power 'Verbs' into your document, and watch the magic occur.

High Impact Power Phrases - learn how to combine power verbs into your CV writing to create powerful compelling phrases that will win you the interview.

CV Cover Letter 's - a Cover Letter is guaranteed to increase your chances!

Best CV writing software - Should you write your own CV, buy special software, use an online CV building application - Or push the boat out and hire a pro CV writer?

Whatever you do don't lie on your CV !

Our free to download ebook "How to prepare a resume for interview success" that will align your personal motivators behavioural, competency and character with that of your interviewer.