How to write a good CV – step by step
If you are a foreign student and you want to get an internship, a student job or work in Denmark after graduation, it is important that you learn how to write a good CV. The competition on the job market is high, and you need to stand out in order to get a job interview.
The classic chronological CV When you start writing a chronological CV, you start listing your competences in a reverse chronological order. You put the newest up front because your future employer is most interested in those. Keep in mind that the CV should be interesting to read in order to catch the employer’s attention. Therefore, it is a good idea to mention the experiences, both academic and personal, you have gained at each place you have been – for example: My master’s degree in Denmark gave me competences in the field of economics, and insight in Danish work culture from having written various projects in corporations with Danish companies. In group work I often take the role of being the analyst as well as being thorough and ambitious.
General tips: Call the firm regarding questions to the job advert, what are their priorities. A CV faces backward (an application faces forward). A CV can be between 2-3 pages. Usually a student does not have much work experience to fill up the space. Put a letterhead in CV. Personalize a CV to the specific job. Some only read the CV! Use bullet points Read your CV afterwards with the eyes of an employer – is the information relevant to them, do they understand everything if they don’t have the same academic background? Your CV can be 2-3 pages – think of a nice layout, maybe nice background, colors etc. However, the layout should not take all the focus. Don’t exaggerate; be believable in your description. Check your spelling and grammar.
How to write a good CV – step by step
Explanation of the following example
1. Make an interesting headline that catches