Do you know that when you are attending a job interview, your resume or curriculum vitae has done almost 90% of the interview for you?

With today's increasing competition for the few and limited job opportunities, having a professionally designed and presented resume is a big step towards securing the highly competitive position. A well structured resume gives up to 90% information about your qualifications, skills and your ability to meet the challenges presented by the position. It makes your actual interview easier as the interviewer has all the information needed from you in a well structured and professional manner. During the actual interview, you will only need to provide the remaining 10% to clinch the job.

A well designed and structured resume is a big plus in boosting your competitiveness. It creates a conviction in the mind of the interviewer that you are a serious contender for the position even before the actual date of interview.

Some tips on building a good CV

• Make the layout of your resume attractive enough to make the prospective employer want to read it. Employers will not waste time reading a disorganized and clumsy looking CV
• Proof read your CV to eliminate typing and grammar mistakes. Typos and grammatical errors are irritating and a sign of carelessness.
• List your education and employment history chronologically to create a smooth flow of events in your education and career life.
• Remember to include duties and responsibilities of positions you previously held
• Unless asked by a prospective employer, do not state on your CV the salary earned in your previous positions. Most prospective employers will judge your value from the salaries you previously earned and it can damage an opportunity of getting a better deal on your next job.
• Include on your CV special skills/talents you posses . Your special skills can put you ahead of competition.
• Hobbies and interests are also important. Some prospective employers are interested to know how you spend your time when not at work.
• Membership to clubs and associations can also be listed. They indicate  your level of networking.
• Any volunteering activities. Though it may not be very important, a mention of your volunteer activities can show your contribution to society and your level social responsibility
• List any awards won . These are evident of your talents and abilities.
• First talk to your refeeres before adding them . There is nothing more disastrous than when uninformed referee is contacted to give information about you.

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