What we look for in a resume/CV
Our resume/CV reviewers look for evidence of achievement in the four key skill areas outlined in what we look for. We find the following resume/CV information and structure most helpful in giving you a fair review: Education
We prefer to see details of graduate work and college/tertiary education first. Include your degree subject, university, degree grades, or GPA at each major milestone of your course (for example, magna cum laude overall, summa cum laude in first year) and any major prizes or awards, specifying key dates. You should also include any significant academic projects (e.g., senior thesis, major research work, etc.) that you feel help illustrate your academic ability.
Depending on your national background, it may be important that you provide details of your results in all subjects in key examinations (e.g., high school diploma, ‘A' levels, baccalaureate grades).
Applicants who have taken standardized tests such as the GMAT, LSAT, SAT, etc. should also include their scores. Providing as much detail as possible here is key. If you have academic transcripts showing detailed grades, send us a copy. If you studied in an
academic system unfamiliar to most, try where possible to translate your result to help the reviewer understand (e.g., top two percent of students nationally). Work experience
If you have work experience, emphasize what you have achieved in each major role beyond your key day-to-day responsibilities. We are most interested in the impact you have had in your career (e.g., the key things that changed because of your direct involvement). You may also describe unique skills and experiences that will help us understand the strengths you bring to the table.
Other skills and achievements
We are interested in any volunteer or charity work, or positions of responsibility in
professional bodies – particularly where they demonstrate leadership, initiative-taking, or extraordinary commitment.
Similarly, you should include leadership positions, significant involvement in extracurricular activities, and significant participation in sports, games, societies, or hobbies. For example, a high level of achievement in a sport tells us something about your commitment and drive to achieve. Don't just tell us about your hobbies; tell us what you have achieved in pursuing them.
Generally you should only include items that you feel will help us understand your strengths better (rather than including something just for the sake of having it). Languages
Include any foreign languages for which you have business conversational ability or better. For languages, a good idea is to rate yourself as either basic, competent, or fluent.
Writing and layout
Tips for resume writing and layout
We advise you to tailor your resume/CV to the employer you are sending it to, but here are some broad tips on the overall layout of a good resume/CV:
? Your resume/CV should be neatly typed and clearly laid out.
? Use a reasonably sized font (e.g., size 10 or larger) and allow some margin around
the text for reviewer’s notes.
? Do not be overly creative with the formatting—it will only distract from the real
focus of the document, which is you.
? Write clearly and don’t forget to check your grammar and spelling.
? Include your name and contact details at the top, with daytime and evening phone
numbers and an e-mail address.
? Lay out your prior jobs (if any) in reverse chronological order, with your most
recent role at the top.
? It is best to list dates on the left hand side. You should be able to explain any gaps
in your career or educational history.
? The length of your resume/CV will depend on you and your achievements—but
don’t pad it out! The trick is to be concise, but not incomplete.
Remember, the person reading your resume/CV may not be familiar with your specific credentials. Avoid using any jargon. Ask friends from different backgrounds to read it for you. If they're impressed without being confused, you're looking good.
The first part of the candidate screening process at McKinsey is a resume review. We use a resume to help us determine whom to invite to our interviewing process. Therefore, it is important for your resume to be the best possible reflection of you and of your achievements to date.
Your resume should not only accurately reflect your achievements to date, but also provide some sense of the scale of those achievements. A successful resume will also give the reader a sense for who you are as a person, as reflected in the activities and achievements you view as important in your life.
To help illustrate some of the points above, take a look at an example of a poorly written resume/CV.
How to write a successful CV before applying for a job
Getting a CV up to scratch is an important part of the job searching process Continue reading the main story Young & Jobless ? ? ? ? Beating the recruitment machines 'Never forget your dreams' The young and the restless How accurate are the numbers? A good curriculum vitae - or CV - is vital when looking for work,
especially when there are numerous candidates for the same job, so what should it contain?
There is no perfect template, and each sector may require a different emphasis on a different aspect of the content, such as career history or qualifications.
However, experts suggest there are some basic rules on how a CV should be written and the information that should be included.
Overall, a CV should be neat and typed if possible. Most libraries now have public computers, if you do not have your own.
It should also be short, usually no more than two sides of A4. It should be positive, stressing achievements and strengths, and make a good impression in a clear and positive way. The basic format for a CV includes:
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Personal details, including name, address, phone number, email address and possibly any professional social media presence. You no longer need to include your date of birth, owing to age discrimination rules
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Career history, starting with your most recent job first. Include dates and temporary or voluntary jobs if appropriate
A personal profile which sells yourself and your qualities, tailored towards the job you are applying for
Achievements from previous jobs that are relevant
Qualifications and training from previous jobs, with the most recent first Interests, if they are relevant and especially if the skills or teamwork concerned are relevant for the job
Any extra information, such as reasons for a career change or reasons for gaps in career history, such as caring duties
References, ideally two or more and including a recent employer
Corinne Mills is managing director of Personal Career Management, which offers careers coaching. She says that a straightforward font and formatting is required - and the spelling must be checked and checked again. \
She adds that people should check five or six adverts for a particular job and then use the common requirements to mould their CV.
\targeted document for the role they are going for. Do some research so you understand what employers are looking for.\
Help and examples Each CV needs to be tailored towards your own skills, experiences and your job application. However, the Directgov website has CV example templates for a care worker and for a construction worker. There is also a writing a CV factsheet which can be downloaded. For those looking for a job, a database of jobs held by Jobcentre Plus is a good place to start. In addition, there is a separate database of jobs in Northern Ireland. Skills Development Scotland has advice on finding a job, dealing with redundancy and links to Scotland-specific jobs sites. Next Steps, in England, has advice including where to look for funding for courses to learn new skills. ?
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Careers Wales has bi-lingual advice covers all these areas and also includes help for jobseekers under 19.
Global tips
CVs can be produced in a different format for job applications outside of the UK.
For example, the equivalent of the CV in the US is the \
This has much the same aims by outlining job talents, work history, education and career goals, as well as how a candidate's experience and skills would be suited to the job being advertised.
One guide to writing resumes and cover letters is on the New York State Department of Labor's website.
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