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C) Knowledge

When it comes to your contact details, your email addresses and phone
number(s) are essential. Once upon a time, it was customary to include your full
address on your CV. Today, you simply need to list your town and county.
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• Personal profile

A personal profile, also known as a personal statement, career objective and
professional profile, is one of the most important aspects of your CV. It's a short
paragraph that sits just underneath your name and contact details giving
prospective employers an overview of who you are and what you're all about.

You should tailor your profile to every job you apply for, highlighting specific
qualities that match you to the role. Aim to keep your personal statement short
and sweet, and no longer than a few sentences. To make the most of this
section, you should try to address the following:

- Who are you?
- What can you offer the company?
- What are your career goals?

• Experience
Your employment history section gives you a chance to outline your previous
jobs, internships and work experience.

List your experience in reverse chronological order as your recent role is the
most relevant to the employer.
When listing each position of employment, state your job title, the employer,
the dates you worked and a line that summarizes the role. Then point your key
responsibilities, skills and achievements, and bolster each point with powerful
verbs and figures to support each claim and showcase your impact.
It helps to choose the duties most relevant to the job you're applying for,
especially if it's a long list. If you have many years' worth of experience, you can
PART 1 reduce the detail of old or irrelevant roles.
• Education and qualifications
C) Knowledge
Like your experience section, your education should be listed in reverse
chronological order. Include the name of the institutions and the dates you were
there, followed by the qualifications and grades you achieved.
If you have recently left education, you may write your degree. If you have a
degree, you could list a few of the most relevant modules, assignments or
projects underneath.
• Key skills
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