A good answer to the question “what motivates you?” would be meeting deadlines, targets, or goals. Another answer would be mentoring and coaching others. A third answer would be learning new things. A fourth answer would be coming up with creative ideas to improve something or make something new. A fifth answer would be analysing complex data in order to draw clear and simple conclusions. A sixth answer would be working well as part of a team.
What are the 5 main things your CV should include?
Every CV should include the following sections: Contact Information, CV Profile, Work Experience, Education, Skills.
Good additional sections to put on a CV are: Certifications, Associations, Languages, Extra Training and Courses, Conferences, Publications, or Awards.
More items that could be included on a CV are: professional memberships, volunteering experiences, or hobbies and interests.
CVs should be clear, concise, and easy to read; avoid using excessive amounts of text or “fluff”.
Be sure to proofread your CV before sending it off to potential employers!
“Do and don’ts of a good CV?”
The CV should be professional and should include your important data.
Don’t include the following information: age; ethnic identity; political affiliation; religious preference; hobbies; marital status; sexual orientation; place of birth; photographs; height; weight and health.
How should a CV look in 2022?
Ditch the objective and replace with a professional summary
Take advantage of keywords
Utilise your skills section
Remove old education dates
Be mindful when listing work experience
Structure your work experience so it fits the role
Remove personal information
What does a perfect CV look like?
Include your job title, company name, and dates of employment for each role.
Then add up to six bullet points starting with action words and structured using accomplishment statements.
Education: include details of your degree if you’re a uni graduate and your A-levels and GCSEs if you’re writing a school-leaver CV.
30 Sept 2022
I Leon Thompson am a Human Resources Expert. I have worked in the field for over 15 years, and during that time I have gained invaluable experience and knowledge.
I am also a CV expert and Resume Expert, so I know what employers are looking for when they review applications. This gives me an advantage when helping clients to create resumes and CVs that will stand out from the crowd.