Writing a Resume or CV
Writing a resume or CV is not actually a very difficult task but it is one which can take some time if done well. Basically a resume or CV is the means whereby you hope to attract the attention of an employer and as such of course it needs to be interesting, to help you stand out from the crowd, and it also has to be very factual. It may be tempting to embellish your achievements or to make your exam results look better, but many employers will look very unfavourably at anyone who has lied about their qualifications or achievements, so be honest!
The information needs to be succinct so that a busy potential employer will read it. You may think your life has been interesting enough to warrant thirty pages of a resume, but it is never going to be read by an employer - at least not seriously. Obviously you also need to check that you have spelled everything correctly and that the punctuation is correct.
Basically you need to provide information about your education, your qualifications and a little about your interests and who you are, but only a little. One good way of making yourself stand out is to have interesting or unusual hobbies. Many people list walking, reading or music. But if you list an interest such as white water rafting or something just that little bit different, then you are more likely to stick in the mind of the employer. But again be honest as you never know what knowledge an interviewer may have about a subject. You can very easily end up looking a fool, and a dishonest one at that.
Try to make your resume a little bit snappy and adopt a tone that is enthusiastic and seems to be full of energy. If your resume comes across as being dull and boring then you are far less likely to be hired.
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