CV Format for jobs in Ireland
CV Format
CV format is very important when writing a CV for the Irish job market or in fact any job market. Ignore this element and it will cost you valuable interviews. There are a number of popular formats which I will discuss but my advice is that a CV is a fluid document so never take a strict approach to CV format.
CV Format – The chronological CV
This is perhaps the most popular CV in Ireland. This is because recruiters expect it and find it easy to read and get the information the need. Basically it is a CV style that lists most relevant work experience first and works backwards. This option is great if you have continuous work experience with little job hopping. It is also great when your most recent work experience or qualifications are relevant to the role that you are applying for. This CV format can cause problems when you are returning to work after a long period out, when you have gaps in employment, when you have switched jobs regularly or when the most recent work experience is not relevant to the role that you are applying for. In these cases you might consider another CV format. There are a number of other CV format styles that I will discuss in later posts including the Competency CV or Functional CV.
CV Format is just one element for CV success.
Selecting a CV style is just one aspect of CV design. There are many other important points including basics like spelling & grammar but also layout and content. This site has free advice on CV writing so feel free to browse for information to help you design an impact CV. Read this useful article.
CV Service in Ireland
There are many CV service providers in Ireland to help you on the road to career success. Measurability offer CV services for professionals across Ireland. Visit www.measurability.ie for more information about the services.
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April 2nd, 2008 at 7:59 am
Excellent advice, take from one who has written over 7000 CVs since 1989. although views differ, a chronological CV can be targeted (a hybid CV) with an effective career objective statement and indexed skills and demonstrated abilities on the first page. Written and presented with more than the usual desirable or essential criteria on a given job description or personal specification will have greater IMPACT than any other candidate.
I highly recommend getting your CV professioanally compiled by Measurability.