CV UPDATING- 4 EASY WAYS

.You probably consider yourself one of the following: Motivated, a hard worker, detail-oriented, a team player, intelligent and experienced.

Great -- but what do those words mean?Almost every other applicant describes himself or herself that way.Don't waste the precious space on your CV with these words that don't tell the hiring manager anything.Instead, include examples of accomplishment or projects that demonstrate these qualities.

2.There is no firm rule on how long a CV should be, but a good rule of thumb is that one page is best, two is acceptable in some cases.

Beyond that, your work history and experience level should be really impressive if you're asking someone to scroll through more than two pages.

Give only the most pertinent information and leave out stuff that does not relate to the job.

3.Yes, updating your CV is boring and sometimes hard, especially if you only update it when you're looking for a job.

Don't assume the CV you wrote two years ago -- or even two months ago -- will work.

Technology, industry terminology, and your skills have all changed and need to be reflected accurately.

Even the most basic information, such as your contact information might be outdated.

Handing over a CV with an expired telephone number is not going to make a great impression -- though you probably won't find out since your current phone will never ring.

4.Technically, the cover letter is not part of the CV, but the two are inextricably connected.

Your CV paints a good portrait of you as a worker.

It lists your previous job titles, employers, and education background, but it does not give any insight into your personality.

It also doesn't answer any questions your CV might raise, such as gaps in employment or unclear job titles.

Almost a quarter (20 per cent) of employers in India won't even consider an application that doesn't have a cover letter attached to it.

Your cover letter is one way you can let your personality show and address any points of confusion on your CV.

You can go into more details and make clear connections between your CV and the job posting thus improving your chances of getting called in for an interview.