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Trigger employers by the description of your professional activities and let them invite you for a job interview. That is what it’s all about. Persuade the employer of your added value within the company.

This page introduces you to the most important advice on writing a CV. You can’t miss it!

The top 10 of best advice for writing a resume 

Introduce yourself by creating an interesting CV. Trigger employers so that they will invite you for a job interview. Your CV functions as a key to the company where you want to work.

1. For every vacancy write a new CV
By applying for a job, it is important to highlight relevant information about yourself for the job specifically. This can vary from job to job. Do not create a general CV for every job you apply for.

2. Short personal profile
Write a short personal profile. This will trigger interest in you. Mention in this profile your (professional) passions, interests, talents and the professional area’s wherein you want to develop. Keep this profile short and mention only relevant things.

3. Simplicity
Try to keep your CV perfectly clear and synoptic. Divide your CV in different parts and use headings. Write in chronological order.

4. Positive positioning 
Present yourself in a positive way. Highlight your positive character traits which are relevant for the job you’re applying for.

5. Prepare!  
A good preparation is necessary. Collect enough information about the company and the function you’re applying for. This enables you to find out which of the positive character traits and talents match with the job. Thereby you can show these similarities to the employer.

6. Up to Date
Show your knowledge of the recent developments inside the field of your expertise. Be alert concerning the last technological trends, jargon and courses which are relevant for the job you’re applying for. Use this knowledge in a subtle way in your CV.

7. Layout    
The layout of your CV is essential for your representation. A clear, calm layout which is easy and pleasant to read is recommended. Use character type New Times Roman or Arial, 11 or 12 points. Elements as the quality of paper and alignment also play an important role in the editing of your CV. The choice of what type of characters and alignment you are going to use, depends on de kind of job you’re applying for. A more innovative style is recommended, for example, when applying for a more creative job. A more classical style is recommended for (executive) board functions.    

8. Keywords
Use keywords in your CV which employers also use in the job description. Please note that you have to use these key words in a correct way. By doing this, you’ll attract and enlarge the readers’ interest. The reader will mark your general attention and knowledge of the job.

9. Focus and be effective
Write your CV in an effective way. Write to the point and focus only on the professional activities that matter. An employer usually only has a few minutes to spend reading your CV. Attract his or her attention by highlighting the most important matters. This can be done by using highlight techniques, for example:
- use short sentences
- use ‘bullets’ to sum up your activities

10. Added value
Be clear in expressing yourself concerning the value you can add to the job and the company. This will be appreciated by the reader.