CV & COVER LETTER

Curriculum Vitae Writing Tips

1. Have Several Versions of Your CV
Don't just write one CV and use it for every position you apply for. Have targeted and focused versions of your curriculum vitae and use them accordingly.
2. Keep it Short
If possible, try to keep your CV short and concise. Include summaries of your employment and education, rather than lots of details. Use formal (no slang or abbreviations) and well-written language, writing simply and clearly.
3.Tell the Truth
It can be tempting to over-polish a CV and make our educational qualifications or work history sound a little better than they really are. If you're tempted to stretch the truth about your work history - don't. It will come back to haunt you.Most employers conduct refference and background checks and if your curriculum vitae doesn't match your actual work history or education, you will most likely get caught at some point and you will either not get the job or will get fired if you have already been hired.
4. Check the Format
Look at the format of your curriculum vitae, and again, ask someone else to take a look. Is there plenty of white space? Is it cluttered?
Is your formatting consistent (bold, italic, spacing, etc.) and is the overall picture that your CV provides a professional and polished one?
5. Proof Your Curriculum Vitae
Double-check your curriculum vitae for typos and grammatical errors. Then ask someone else to review it for you - it's often hard to catch our own mistakes.

Here is the Example of a Good CV

 

Tips to make a good Cover Letter

Paragraph 1

State the role you are applying for using the same job titles or references as the advertisement and give one solid reason why you should be considered for it.

If you are sending your details speculatively, show that you have done some research about the company. Explain why you are writing to them and what attracts you to their organisation Also give one solid reason why they should consider employing you.

Paragraph 2

Explain why you want and are right for the role. Highlight any direct experience you have had which relates to their requirements.
If you are applying speculatively, show that you have found out something about the company and explain why you think you would fit in well with their team and why they should consider you.

Tell them that they can find further details on your CV. If you have an online portfolio, add a link to it, as this is an easy way for them to find out more about you and your work.

If you have a lot of relevant information you could add another paragraph here, but keep it concise.

Paragraph 3

State your interest in the role and that you are available for interview. If they require someone to start work quickly and you are available for immediate interview and free to start straight away, make that clear.

Signing off

Finish the letter by saying that you look forward to hearing from them. If you have addressed the letter to a specific person, it is usual to end a formal letter with "Yours sincerely". If you have not addressed it to a named individual, you should end with "Yours faithfully".

Here is the Example







Reference :

http://www.arts.ac.uk/student-jobs-and-careers/get-jobs-advice/how-to-write-a-cover-letter/

https://www.thebalance.com/cv-samples-and-writing-tips-2060349

http://www.dayjob.com/images/pic_accounting_assistant_resume.jpg

https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/goodbadCV.htm