How to Make a CV

By Monster Contributor

Looking for advice on how to make a CV? Monster is here to help. In our free ebook, we walk you through the steps and show you how to write a good CV. The ebook also gives plenty of help on how to avoid the common pitfalls found in many CVs such as poor layouts, inappropriate language or simply writing too much.

Learn the following valuable information on how to write a perfect CV:

Identify the Right Personal Details to Include

Learn what personal details to add and what to leave out, such as whether to include your marital status or nickname.

Add a Personal Statement

Find out what a personal statement is and how it can be used to focus a potential employer’s attention on your best attributes.

Know What to Include in the Skill Section

Discover how to make a CV that brings your skills to the fore. We'll make sure you understand the difference between transferable, job-related and adaptive skills.

Mention Former Jobs

Brush up on the best ways to present former or current employment in a way that shows you in the best light.

Don’t Forget Your Qualifications

Learn what to include, how to select relevant qualifications for a particular CV and why not listing everything exhaustively is crucial.

Tailor It to the Application

Gain skills with writing a CV that is adapted to an individual employer or a particular sector of industry to get the best results.

Keep It Up to Date

Find out the best ways of keeping your CV up to date so that it is ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Upload Your CV to Monster

Now that you know how to make a CV, you want to show it off to the right employers. Need some help? Upload your CV to Monster for free. When you make it visible to recruiters, they can reach out to you with great job opportunities. We can help you find the right job quickly and easily.