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Color theory suggests that high contrast between the background and the letters makes reading easy. Black and white create the highest contrast possible, so it is considered one of the best color schemes to use on a resume. You can choose a pale background and intensive dark lettering.

What are the 7 basic steps to writing a CV?

Choose a format for your resume that will highlight your strengths.

Start with your contact information so potential employers can easily reach you.

Include a professional profile that outlines your skills and experience.

Summarize your education and experience in a way that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

Highlight your skills by including relevant keywords throughout your resume.

Include any certifications or licenses you have that are related to the position you are applying for.

Conclude your resume with additional sections that will give employers a better sense of who you are as a person.

What should they avoid writing in a CV?

Providing irrelevant personal information
Burying important information
Spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
Unexplained gaps in employment
Lying or misleading information
Adding references to your CV
A long, waffly CV
Badly formatted CV

What a CV should not contain?

The CV should be professional and should include your important data.
However, there is no need to include the following information: age; ethnic identity; political affiliation; religious preference; hobbies; marital status; sexual orientation; place of birth; photographs; height; weight and health.

What is the most important part of a CV?

The skills portion of your CV is arguably the most vital because it’s the main opportunity you have to really sell yourself as the best candidate for the job you’re applying for.