How to write a good CV?

How to write a good CV?

The best CV should be clean, easy to read, and specific. It should quickly answer who you are professionally and why you fit the role.

• Tailor your CV to the job offer and highlight experience, skills, and projects related to the specific role.
• Be specific. Instead of vague statements, show your responsibilities, results, and the tools you used.
• Make sure the structure is clear: a short profile, experience, education, skills, and extra sections only when they add value.
• Avoid long blocks of text. Shorter paragraphs and bullet points make the CV easier to review quickly.

What should be included in a CV?

The exact sections depend on your experience, but a few elements are essential.

• Contact details: depending on your needs and the country where you apply, this may include your full name, phone number, and email address.
• Short professional profile: a 3-4 sentence summary showing your direction, strengths, and level of experience.
• Work experience: listed from newest to oldest, including role, company, dates, and the most important duties or achievements.
• Education: especially if you are early in your career or if it matters for the role.
• Skills: technical and practical, ideally written in simple language without artificially expanding the list.
• Additional sections: such as certifications, courses, projects, or languages can strengthen your application.

What does it mean for a CV to be ATS-friendly?

ATS is a system used by some companies to organize and pre-screen applications. Such a system, often supported by artificial intelligence, works better with simple and predictable documents. That is why it is worth creating a CV with standard section names such as Summary, Experience, Skills, Education, or Languages. Use a simple layout, ideally one column, without decorative charts, tables, or unusual elements spread across the page. Most importantly, keep the structure simple and easy to follow so the content stays readable for both recruiters and ATS tools.