5 CV FORMATS AND WHEN TO USE THEM. STUDENT/ GRADUATE CV FORMAT With a student or graduate CV you highlight your qualifications first. If you’ve been in full-time education most of your life your qualifications will probably be your main achievement. If you dont have a lot of work experience, try to make your course work relevant to the skills you’d use in the job. For example, you probably use time management, research and IT skills every day. You may also be able to say you’re a fast learner, and are up to date with the latest equipment and techniques in your field. PERFORMANCE CV FORMAT A performance CV is the most popular type of CV. It highlights job titles and company names, starting with your most recent job and working backwards. However, you begin with an Achievements section, which highlights impressive achievements that can make you stand out from other candidates. Under each job title you list your responsibilities in the role. FUNCTIONAL CV FORMAT A functional CV is a skills-based CV format. These formats can be useful if you’re looking for a career change. This is because they focus on your transferable skills and experience, rather than job titles, companies, and how long ago you got the experience. TARGETED CV FORMAT A targeted CV is a skills-based CV format. This format can be useful if you’re looking for a career change. This is because it focuses on your transferable skills and experience, rather than job titles, companies, and how long ago you got the experience. It’s called a targeted CV because you use it to aim for a specific type of job. You only include details that are relevant to the job you’re applying for. These are listed in two separate sections: abilities and achievements. A targeted CV is similar to a functional CV, in that it focuses on skills rather than job roles. ALTERNATIVE CV FORMAT An alternative CV uses an original and eye-catching format or clever wording to show off your creativity. You could consider using this approach if you apply for creative jobs such as a graphic designer or advertising executive. @Internitup on Twitter
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