{"id":2902,"date":"2018-09-26T17:01:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T15:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/?p=2902"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T08:15:42","slug":"cv-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing","title":{"rendered":"How To Write A CV That Gets You The Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CV writing has become a necessary part of the job-hunting process. In the world of Job hunting, your CV is a powerful tool; it puts your foot in the door and moves you a step closer to getting the job you desire. Similarly, a bad CV can ruin the chances of an otherwise great candidate.<\/p>\n<p>In as much as a CV should be customized to reflect the candidate\u2019s strengths and the role he\/she is applying for, there is an acceptable CV\u00a0 structure that should be adhered to for the best results.\u00a0 CV writing has become a necessary part of the job-hunting process.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: initial;\">A CV or\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.cvwizard.com\/en\/articles\/resume-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">curriculum vitae is an introduction<\/a><span style=\"color: initial;\"> to the candidate and a tool to market yourself to the prospective employer.<\/span>\u00a0It should include your skills and professional journey and highlight how you are the strongest candidate for the position you are applying for.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how to write the CV that will get you a job.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34ad30ba901\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34ad30ba901\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#1_THE_CV_FORMAT\" >1. THE CV FORMAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#2_Contact_Details\" >2. Contact Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#3_Professional_Summary\" >3. Professional Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#4_Career_Objectives\" >4. Career Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#5_Skills\" >5. Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#6_Experience_and_Employment_History\" >6. Experience and Employment History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#7_Education\" >7. Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#8_Hobbies_and_interests\" >8. Hobbies and interests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#9_References\" >9. References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#4_Signs_You_Have_A_Bad_CV_Need_Professional_Help\" >4 Signs You Have A Bad CV &amp; Need Professional Help<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#1_Your_CV_Could_Have_Unpardonable_Errors\" >1. Your CV Could Have Unpardonable Errors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#2_Youre_Selling_Yourself_Wrongly\" >2. You\u2019re Selling Yourself Wrongly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#3_Youre_Not_Presenting_the_Best_Version_of_You\" >3. You\u2019re Not Presenting the Best Version of You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#4_Your_CV_Looks_Old-Fashioned\" >4. Your CV Looks Old-Fashioned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#How_To_Sell_Yourself_in_7_Seconds_With_Your_CV\" >How To Sell Yourself in 7 Seconds With Your CV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#1_Make_The_First_Impression\" >1. Make The First Impression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#2_Professional_Summary\" >2. Professional Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#3_Career_Objective\" >3. Career Objective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-writing\/#4_Core_Competencies\" >4. Core Competencies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_THE_CV_FORMAT\"><\/span>1. THE CV FORMAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2904 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Profile_Summary_1200x630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are basic things an employer or recruiter would want to know about the prospective candidate, and this cuts across industries. This is a recommended CV structure;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact details<\/li>\n<li>Professional Summary<\/li>\n<li>Career objectives<\/li>\n<li>Skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience<\/li>\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<li>References<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Contact_Details\"><\/span>2. Contact Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2673 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blog_feature_image_1200x630_template-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Before anything else, your contact address should be at the top of your page. This information should include your Full name, physical address, box number (even though it is unlikely that you will be contacted through it), email address, and phone number; you may include your LinkedIn URL, too. Including personal details such as your date of birth, marital status, or religion is unnecessary.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Professional_Summary\"><\/span>3. Professional Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most critical aspects of your CV. It is an opportunity to state who you are as a professional and why you are qualified for the position based on your prior experience, skills and qualifications. This should reflect how your career journey has been. Don\u2019t forget to mention your personality in the summary. Always remember to tailor this portion to whatever job you are applying for.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Career_Objectives\"><\/span>4. Career Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/leave.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/leave.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/leave.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/leave-1024x357.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/leave-770x268.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/leave-390x136.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This short statement indicates where you are in your career journey and what you can offer in the new position. <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.cvwizard.com\/en\/articles\/resume-structure\">Tailor your career objective<\/a> to suggest that you are at the beginning of your career and wish to use the position as a learning curve.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Skills\"><\/span>5. Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2545\" style=\"width: 714px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/using-typewriter.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/using-typewriter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/using-typewriter.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/using-typewriter-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/using-typewriter-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/using-typewriter-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CV Writing &#8211; skills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>List the relevant skills and competencies needed for the vacant position. This should include skills highlighted in the job description to get your application selected. This is especially useful in cases where CVs are being sorted using software. Career skills keep changing and evolving daily, and you must always be abreast of the relevant skills that cut across industries. This gives your CV a good look and can go a long way for applicants who do not have experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Experience_and_Employment_History\"><\/span>6. Experience and Employment History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2718 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44.png\" alt=\"Data Collection and Analysis\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Networking_skills_blog_featured_images_1200x630-44-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Indicate all your previous jobs, internships and work experience. You might have a lot to say in this section so that you can limit your work experience to the most current. Your work experience should be arranged with the most current at the top, with the job title, company name, duration of employment, and responsibilities clearly stated. It helps to choose the duties most relevant to the job you\u2019re applying for.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an example of how your employment history should look like;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Communications Executive at (Company Name)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>(March 2015 \u2013 January 2017)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Responsibilities:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Answering phone calls<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Keeping records and entering data<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Attending to customer complaints and needs<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Education\"><\/span>7. Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2854 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BLOG_IMAGES_1200X630-09-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like the Experience section, your education history should be arranged with the most current at the top. List the names of institutions you attended, the qualifications you earned, and the dates you completed the training. Include the names of the institutions and the dates you attended. You do not have to list all your qualifications. If there are a lot, choose the most relevant. If you have a degree, you could list a few of the most pertinent modules you took.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Hobbies_and_interests\"><\/span>8. Hobbies and interests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2774 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04.png\" alt=\"collate the strengths\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blog_feature_image_collate_the_strength-04-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stating your hobbies and interests gives the recruiter more insight into your personality. If you have hobbies that relate to the industry you are going into or paint you positively, highlighting them is a good idea.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_References\"><\/span>9. References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Best-100-How-To-Ensure-You-Rank-Top-On-The-Best-100-Employers-List-JBM-GH-2-578x289-encourage-to-take-survey.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Best-100-How-To-Ensure-You-Rank-Top-On-The-Best-100-Employers-List-JBM-GH-2-578x289-encourage-to-take-survey.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Best-100-How-To-Ensure-You-Rank-Top-On-The-Best-100-Employers-List-JBM-GH-2-578x289-encourage-to-take-survey.png 578w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Best-100-How-To-Ensure-You-Rank-Top-On-The-Best-100-Employers-List-JBM-GH-2-578x289-encourage-to-take-survey-390x195.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ideally, your referees should be previous employers or your educational tutors. You do not necessarily have to list all their details or list them at all. A person\u2019s name, physical address, contact number, and email address are sufficient.<\/p>\n<p>In cases where you have not been asked to provide your references on the job advertisement, you can state<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u00a0<em><strong>that references are <\/strong><\/em><\/span><b><i>available upon request.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>However, it is a good practice to provide references with your CV. If you need help with your CV, you are the reason we are here. Speak to our experts, or check out the options <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/career-services\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Signs_You_Have_A_Bad_CV_Need_Professional_Help\"><\/span>4 Signs You Have A Bad CV &amp; Need Professional Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For anyone taking their career seriously, the question \u201cDo you have a good CV?\u201d shouldn\u2019t put you in a confused state. But if this simple question gives you shivers, you need professional assistance to bring the best out of your CV to get you to the top. While a few people find it easy to identify their skills and present themselves exceptionally well on paper, most job applicants could improve their C Vs before sending them out.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the below scenarios before you write off the idea of a professionally written CV;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Your_CV_Could_Have_Unpardonable_Errors\"><\/span>1. Your CV Could Have Unpardonable Errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re firing off your CV but never getting interviews, it may be time to get honest feedback. A professional writer will immediately be able to spot mistakes or anything that a recruiter may find off-putting.<br \/>\nGetting a professional writer to review your CV is the best decision in your job search; they will provide an all-in-one CV review and give you helpful feedback. You can implement changes yourself or gain further support based on the input.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Youre_Selling_Yourself_Wrongly\"><\/span>2. You\u2019re Selling Yourself Wrongly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Selling yourself to a potential employer, especially on paper, is difficult. How can you show off your achievements and value without sounding like you\u2019re bragging? Perhaps you even find balancing bragging and hitting a good selling point challenging. A professional CV writer will work with you to identify and present your most saleable attributes professionally and non-boastfully. The ability to sell your value doesn\u2019t come naturally to most people. But remember, if you don\u2019t toot your trumpet, no one will hear you coming! You need a recruiter to sit up and take notice when your CV lands on their desk. A good, professionally written CV by Jobberman will make this happen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Youre_Not_Presenting_the_Best_Version_of_You\"><\/span>3. You\u2019re Not Presenting the Best Version of You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you leaving out the most critical information in your career that could be your gateway to your dream job? Professional CV writers spend all day, every day, looking at C Vs and job descriptions. They understand what works and what is required to sell you to a potential employer. A good writer will spend time talking to you to understand your desired career path and how your professionally written CV should be worded, structured and presented to get you there. Summarising your life on two pages can be challenging, so working with someone who knows what to include and omit can help achieve that balance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Your_CV_Looks_Old-Fashioned\"><\/span>4. Your CV Looks Old-Fashioned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CV trends and expectations keep changing every day. You don\u2019t want to make yourself look out-of-touch by presenting an outdated CV. Fortunately, a professional CV writer will be aware of the latest changes and can advise you accordingly.<br \/>\nFor example, today, it is advised that the date of birth, which used to be the norm for CVs, should be eliminated in favour of more relevant information.<\/p>\n<p>With such high numbers of applicants for each job, your CV needs to be much more than a dry list of responsibilities.\u00a0<span style=\"color: initial;\">Your writer will build a new CV from scratch to ensure it complies with current best practices and that <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobberman<\/a><span style=\"color: initial;\"> has the right man for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Sell_Yourself_in_7_Seconds_With_Your_CV\"><\/span>How To Sell Yourself in 7 Seconds With Your CV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you had just 7 seconds to sell yourself to a prospective employer, what exactly would you say, and how would you say it? Your answer is what is expected to be seen on your CV.<\/p>\n<p>Recruiters take an average of 5-7 seconds to scan a CV. Your CV is your marketing tool. It must have the power to get the attention you need from recruiters or employers. According to recruiters, CVs determine whether an applicant will be invited for an interview.<\/p>\n<p>Take the chance to market yourself well.\u00a0Here is how to sell yourself to a prospective employer with your CV within 7 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_The_First_Impression\"><\/span>1. Make The First Impression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17320 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-300x158.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-100x53.png 100w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-218x114.png 218w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-324x170.png 324w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume-696x365.png 696w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Career_Success_Tips_for_2019__Build_a_professional_Resume.png 1201w\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want your CV to be noticed, you must put in extra effort. When you look at your CV, what image do you get? Your CV should be able to speak on your behalf and represent who you are and your competencies.<\/p>\n<p>Your personal information must be at the top, followed by your professional summary and your career objective(s). Always bullet your responsibilities\/ achievements, education, and work experience. It must have a chronological flow of dates and relevant experience. List your positions with the most recent at the top and the oldest at the bottom. Remember to make it simple, clear, concise, and without grammatical errors. As much as you want to impress the recruiter, never lie on your CV.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Professional_Summary\"><\/span>2. Professional Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your professional summary gives a brief history of your technical skills and experiences. This gives the recruiter a general overview of your achievements and relevant skills for the job and proves that you are qualified. This should be the first thing the recruiter must notice on your CV, usually placed right beneath your name and contact information. A <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.cvwizard.com\/en\/articles\/resume-structure\">well-written professional summary<\/a> will get you noticed faster. Do not mistake a professional summary to be the same as a career objective. They have similar features but serve different purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The significant difference is that your professional summary talks about your past experiences, while your career objective talks about your future intentions and how you want to make an impact with your skills, knowledge and expertise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Career_Objective\"><\/span>3. Career Objective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17908 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-300x158.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-100x53.png 100w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-218x114.png 218w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-324x170.png 324w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11-696x365.png 696w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb-11.png 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your career objective is vital in your job search. When well crafted, it can attract the attention of recruiters. It portrays your skills, knowledge, and key professional competencies.<\/p>\n<p>Consider it to be the elevator pitch of your CV. When writing a career objective, consider your professional industry and indicate the job you seek. Most importantly, tailor your career objective to suit the job you are applying for. A well-written career objective will prove to the recruiter that you have the right attitude and are the best fit for the job.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Core_Competencies\"><\/span>4. Core Competencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17909 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-300x158.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-100x53.png 100w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-218x114.png 218w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-324x170.png 324w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13-696x365.png 696w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fb13.png 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Always make it a point to highlight your core competencies and prove it. These are the relevant skills needed for the job you are applying for. Any keywords in the job description regarding key skills must be well indicated.\u00a0 And how it will help you do the job and achieve the organisation&#8217;s goal. This is one primary reason you must tailor your CV to suit the job. Do not forget that you are selling yourself to the employer, so use the opportunity to showcase your skills and what makes you unique from the other applicants.<\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering how to tailor your CV to catch the attention of prospective employers and recruiters, get a free review\u00a0from Jobberman today.<\/p>\n<p><em>Looking for a winning CV that gets you the job? 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