How to Start Out with a CV ?

That was definitely me the first time as I was writing my CV and after a while , 

I got myself to this, 

God Bless :) *phew* 

Anyways, hey ! Just to be clear, I am still a first year LLB Law Undergraduate Student, but since everyone including myself have been having problems even starting off a CV, here are some basics in constructing a CV that I reckon would hopefully get you to start filling that empty Microsoft Word screen of yours :) Nevertheless, I am applying for jobs myself as well #prayforeniza. Heheheh. So, lets keep it simple shall we ?

1) There are mainly 2 types of CV 

     i)   Chronological CV - starting off with your most recent years activities 

     ii)  Skills CV - specifying usually 3-5 main skills you have

- You should survey them both, and decide which one is the best for you. Reading other people's CV can roughly give you an idea on how a CV would go about like .

2) Have a Linked-In Profile 

- Don't forget to attach your URL to your CV after you're done completing this !

3) Print back-to-back (Use only 1 paper)

- It is often that those papers of your CV stapled together gets dis-attached accidentally and firms would not even realise it. Next thing you know, one most important paper goes missing and you lost an opportunity just like that

4) Out of ideas ? Look at your Facebook timeline

- Being active on social media does not all go to a waste. If you ever run out of ideas on what to write, just check out your previous activities and update them all in your CV

5) Basic Structure 

i) Personal Profile (2-3 sentences to sell yourself!)

ii) Education

ii) Work Experience

iii) Volunteering

iv) IT Skills

v) Interests

6) Adapt your CV

- Alter and change your CV according to the companies you are applying to. That is definitely essential!

7) Make a Cover Letter

- Why are you applying to the firm ? 

- Sell yourself !

- Don't exaggerate too much or write too long

8) Take your time

-  It is one of the most important documents of your life. Take your time. Never rush in writing your CV 

9) Start Early 

- Jobs are not as easy to get and good jobs usually have datelines, so start early, start now !

10) Check out your Employability Centers and Placement Manager

- All those little details to be checked and last touch of perfection can usually be done here after you have started off with your CV or even when you're done with it.

Ps : I hope this helps as I have been attending some CV Workshops and CV Clinics held by my university. But then again, this is merely just to get you started off with your CV.All the best !