Mclaren Consultancy

1. Purpose of a CV

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• A written version of elevator pitch of yourself

• What are your key selling points?
  – Academic achievement
  – Relevant experience – not necessarily relevant but experience that shows you are an achiever
  – Network – professional association? Chamber of commerce?
  – Career objective – at least it shows you are applying to the right job

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2. Content of a CV

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• Full name and contact details (phone, email)

• Objective
  – Specific job functions that you are looking for

• Education (universities, qualification, major, year of graduation)
  – Is secondary education needed?
  – HKCEE/HKALE/public exams for universities admission?
  – GPA?

• Relevant experience: work, internship, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, business case competition or any other experience that adds value
  – Chronological order
  – Title
  – Name of employer / organization
  *A short paragraph of brief description is recommended. Hyperlink welcomed
  – Dates of employment / participation
  – Responsibilities – can you divided your responsibilities into 2-3 core functions?
  – Achievement – quantifiable achievements

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3. Tailor-made CV

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Know the specific requirements of the job that you have applied to, summarize your relevant skills set and experience into several paragraphs.

Always remember: the headline sells more than the content!

 

Pay attention to:
– Spelling or grammatical mistake
– Inconsistent formatting
– Avoid graphics
– Avoid being too fancy