How To Create A Perfect CV.

 🎯 9/10 people still struggle with crafting the perfect CV!

Let’s make sure yours stands out and gets you that job or grad school interview 🎓💼 

👇🏾Let’s make sure yours stands out and gets you that job or grad school interview 🎓💼👇

🔹 Ditch the title “Curriculum Vitae” at the top – just use your name in bold, capital letters.

📚 Start with Education:

•Degree first (e.g., BSc. Biotechnology)

•Then, mention your institute

•Got a thesis? Add the title.

•Outstanding GPA? Flaunt it!

🏆 Next, showcase your Achievements:

•Mention awards, ranks, certificates, or scholarships.

•Don’t forget to add who awarded it and the amount or title.

🔬 If you’re applying for a PhD/MS by research, list Research Experience next.

💼 Applying for a job? Shift the focus to Work Experience instead.

•Include projects, internships, theses – anything relevant.

•Use bullet points to highlight your key contributions.

•Start with action verbs (Supervised, Investigated, Analyzed, etc.).

•Add numbers or metrics wherever possible.

📝 Example: Reviewed 145 research papers via SCOPUS & Google Scholar to develop hypotheses.

📑 Publications & Presentations:

•Use formats like APA, MLA, or Chicago. Choose based on your field.

🛠️ Showcase Key Skills:

•Include technical skills, software expertise, and tools you know well.

•Attended workshops or training? Share what you learned too.

🌍 Add Languages you know – it could set you apart!

🚀 Bonus Experience: Include volunteer or leadership roles that highlight your abilities, even if unrelated to the job.

👥 Referees: Only include if requested – keep your CV concise.

⚠️ A Few Quick Tips to Keep in Mind:

•📄 Use Times New Roman 13/14 font.

•Keep your CV 2 pages (unless specified otherwise).

•Skip unnecessary lines like “Sincerely, thank you for your time.”

•Always upload in PDF and name your file like Name_CV_Year.

💡 Will you use these tips to upgrade your CV? Drop a comment with what you found helpful!