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Guide cv 2 RE ISED CCopyright ? McGill Career Planning Service HOW TO WRITE A CV We see a lot of CVs at CaPS Every year we read and review literally thousands of them for job internship grad school and funding applications They are from students of all le

RE ISED CCopyright ? McGill Career Planning Service HOW TO WRITE A CV We see a lot of CVs at CaPS Every year we read and review literally thousands of them for job internship grad school and funding applications They are from students of all levels representing each of the faculties and schools at McGill While there is de nitely room for individual variation some things clearly work better than others Use the information tips and samples in this guide to start writing and organizing your CV GETTING STARTED What ? s the point of a CV A CV provides a potential employer with an overview of your experience background and skills to entice them to invite you for an interview CVs are also often required as part of graduate professional school applications General guidelines ? Writing a CV is an art not a science The goal is not to force your content into a particular template but rather to nd a format and style that highlights your experience and strengths The order and emphasis ? of your sections should also re ect the level of priority for your reader Put yourself in the shoes of your reader Can they easily nd the information they are looking for Are ? the skills and experience you would bring to the organization clearly articulated Use concrete examples when describing your experience What did you do accomplish ? Your CV needs to be consistent and clear in terms of its style and format professional in its content and overall presentation and as much as possible speci cally targeted to the position company eld ? you are applying to Do your research For your applications to be e ective you need to demonstrate knowledge of the em- ? ployer and what they are looking for Be intentional and informed not generic Length In Canada outside of academia your CV can be up to two pages There are a few exceptions including the management business sector which tends to prefer one page Ask at CaPS if you are unsure about norms for your particular eld geographic area The ??Master CV ? - Your rst draft To make customizing your CV for each application easier we recommend compiling a ??master CV ? that includes everything The idea is to have a comprehensive record of your activities experiences and accomplishments that you can draw on for future applications Use the Common CV Components list on the next page to get started How to Write a CV CCoCpoypryigrihgth ?t ? MMcGciGllilCl aCraereerePrlPalnanninnigngSeSrevrivciece COMMON CV COMPONENTS These are the basic components of a CV for a current undergraduate student or recent graduate While your contact information always comes rst the other sections can and should be presented in whichever order is most relevant to the position for which you are applying Contact Information ? Include your full name phone number and a professional email in an attractive header ? Including your full civic address is optional ? If pertinent