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+A CV should be a focused, well-structured document that clearly answers "why should I interview this person?". Here's a breakdown of what to include:
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+Essential Sections (Always Include)
+These core sections appear on virtually every CV, in this order:
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+Contact Information — Full name, phone number, professional email, city/country (no full address needed), and optionally LinkedIn or a portfolio link
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+Professional Summary — 3–4 sentences at the top highlighting your strengths, key skills, and the value you bring to the role
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+Work Experience — Listed in reverse chronological order; include job title, company, dates, and bullet points starting with action verbs that show outcomes, not just duties
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+Education — Degree, institution, and graduation year; recent graduates should place this above work experience
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+Skills — A mix of hard skills (tools, software, languages) and soft skills (communication, leadership); only list skills not already obvious from your experience
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+High-Value Optional Sections
+Include these only if they genuinely add signal:
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+Certifications & Courses — Especially relevant if recent or industry-specific
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+Projects / Portfolio — Very valuable for entry-level candidates or career changers; include links (GitHub, Behance, etc.)
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+Languages — List with clear proficiency levels (Native, Fluent, Conversational)
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+Volunteering / Awards / Publications — Add only if directly relevant to the role
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+Hobbies & Interests — Generally the lowest priority; include only if they reflect relevant traits
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+Key Principles to Keep in Mind
+Principle	Why It Matters
+Quantify achievements	Numbers make claims credible ("increased traffic by 30%")
+Tailor to each role	Generic CVs are easily filtered out by ATS and recruiters
+Use action verbs	Starts bullets with impact ("Managed", "Delivered", "Increased")
+Keep it to 5–7 sections	More than 8 sections usually adds noise, not signal
+Avoid full home address	City + country is sufficient; employers prefer digital contact
+Recruiters spend just 6–10 seconds on an initial CV scan, so clarity and relevance are far more important than length or completeness.