Write your CV correctly

A convincing CV shows at a glance why your experience and skills match the desired position. What is crucial is a clear structure, concrete statements and an error-free, easy-to-read layout.

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The correct structure of the CV

Start with contact details and an optional short profile. This is followed by professional experience, training, knowledge and other relevant information. Within each category, the newest station is listed first.

Specify your professional experience specifically

Don't just name the position and employer. Describe tasks, responsibilities and results using active verbs. Numbers, magnitudes and measurable improvements make achievements credible.

Adapt your CV to the position

Use important technical terms from the job advertisement if they really fit your profile. Present relevant stations in more detail and shorten information unrelated to the position.

Shape, length and control

usually one to two pages
consistent dates and fonts
clear headings and sufficient spacing
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Review the document against one vacancy

Put the vacancy beside your draft and mark the requirements you can support with evidence. For each important requirement, select a project, responsibility or result that demonstrates it. Replace a vague bullet such as “responsible for reports” with what you produced, who used it and what improved. Keep dates consistent across roles and education. Finally, export the document and copy its text into a plain text editor: your name, role titles and dates should still appear in a sensible order.

For applications across different English-speaking markets, follow the terminology used in the vacancy. Choose one spelling convention, write dates unambiguously and include the international dialling code when applying abroad. Keep a separate final copy for each employer so country-specific changes do not overwrite another application.

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FAQ

Start with name and contact information. This is followed by a short profile, professional experience or training, depending on your experience.

Above all, include relevant stations from the last ten to fifteen years. You can summarize older information.

For young professionals, one page is often enough. Experienced applicants should generally not need more than two pages.

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