You have probably heard the
 words 'curriculum vitae' many times.
But did you ever stop to think about what
this Latin term actually means?
Curriculum vitae - The course of one's life
Yeah, that's right.
Your CV tells the story of who, and what you
are, professionally speaking.
It's an at-a-glance visual history of your
previous experiences, jobs, studies, and any
other interesting facts about yourself that
might help you get that coveted job.
But here's the quandary.
What if you're just fresh out of college,
or university?
Or maybe you took time off to go traveling
after finishing your studies, or perhaps,
I don't know,  you joined the army.
Now you find yourself at the threshold of
your working life.
You might have heard that a company you really
want to work for is hiring, and you also know
that they're looking for good people with
relevant experience.
But looking at your own CV, 
it looks kind of bare.
You have the zest, and you know you've got
what it takes to become a good asset.
But that CV lets 
you down.
What can you do?
How can you 'dress up' your CV to turn it
into a winner?
Hey guys, this is Vlad from EssayPro.com,
and today we're going to give you some tips
and tricks to make your CV sparkle and shine
even when you're just fresh out of high school
or college.
You may not have the years of experience behind
you yet, but you can certainly show a can-do
attitude, and EssayPro.com is right here to
help you start on the right footing in your
life's course.
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Design Your Life's Course.
So there you are.
The computer is on, the curtains are drawn,
and you're ready to start talking about your
life's achievements so far.
But before you do, it's worth taking a moment
to think about what you want to achieve in
the future.
What is your goal in life?
Have you got a career path in mind?
All these ideas are important when you haven't
yet got the professional experience that recruiters
might ask of you when applying for a job.
But while it might be true that you don't
have the experience of that particular job
you want to apply for, you might have the
“skills” that the job requires.
Let us elaborate a little bit.
The word skill is defined as the ability,
coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc.,
to do something well.
The keyword here is Aptitude.
We all have the aptitude to do something.
Whether it is numbers, words, metalwork, or
designing buildings, we all have an innate
aptitude built into us.
And this aspect does come into play particularly
at the start of your professional career.
You need to stress this aptitude, and make
sure that it is relevant to the position you
want to apply for.
The key question here is:
What do I want the employer to think of me, both during and after the interview?
This is crucial, as this train of thought
will enable you to know what to include in
your first CV, and just as importantly, what
to leave out.
Stories Sell.
Everyone loves a good story, right?
Literature classics written hundreds of years
ago still resonate today, and remain as relevant
as they were back then.
Why?
Because good stories are immortal, and because
storytelling is an art that can be applied
to almost any walk of life.
But what does storytelling have to do with
CVs, you might wonder?
Stories do sell, and if you have a good, memorable
personal story, it will help your case with
an employer, especially if you're just starting
out in your life's course.
You might not have so much practical experience
on the job, but you have passion and aptitude
in spades.
And if you wrap these concepts in a relatable
story, your prospective employer might just
give you that first chance you 
need to get going.
More on this concept a bit later.
And the golden rule...
Honesty.
Whatever you write, do it honestly.
Keep it truthful.
While it's ok to embellish certain truths,
there's a difference between embellishment
and an outright lie.
If you lie in a CV, you will be caught, sooner
or later, and really,
you are only harming yourself.
Let's do a quick recap about what we've learned
so far.
When writing your first CV,
DO highlight your innate skills and aptitudes; 
DO include a memorable, relatable story;
DO keep the CV short;
DO be honest;
DON'T include irrelevant information just
for the sake of making the CV longer.
Practical Example.
You guys know that we at Essaypro.com like
to lead by example, as there's nothing more
effective than showing, rather than telling.
So we're going to tell you how to write a
memorable first CV that will make you
stand out among the crowd.
Layout.
Let's get one thing out of the way.
Your first CV will be a short one, and this
is a good thing.
Remember, you're just starting out.
You're only just embarking on your life's
course.
And keeping things short and simple is the
way to go.
Now, this is just a generic layout.
It's not intended to be ironclad, so you can
choose to customise it as you prefer, depending
on your preferences.
The one rule you want to keep when writing
a CV is that the CV is tailored to the position
you're intending to apply for.
This is as much true with your first CV or
if you're thinking of changing careers in
ten years' time.
Always write tailored CVs.
Personal Information.
Start with your personal info.
Your name, address, contact number, email
address, your LinkedIn profile if you have one,
and any other relevant information that you believe an employer might need to find out about you.
You might or might not include a recent photograph
of yourself.
This is sort of customary in some countries
but not in others, so talk to your peers to
see what they're doing.
Short Bio.
Write up a short bio explaining who you are, highlighting the positive aspects of your personality.
Entrepreneurial spirit?
Write that up.
Good with numbers?
Let them know.
Are you passionate about web development?
They will surely want to know about that.
Generally speaking, emphasise personality
traits and aptitudes that apply to the job.
And keep it short.
Four or five lines is more than enough.
Educational Achievements.
This section is rather self-explanatory.
Write up your educational path so far.
School, college, university, if applicable,
and don't forget any extra courses that you
might have done off or online.
And always remember, be honest.
Reflect your achievements in your education
so far, and nothing more.
Skills.
Remember we spoke about skills earlier?
This is where that aspect comes into play.
Have you designed a game or mobile app in
your spare time?
That's a valuable programming skill right
there, not to mention the entrepreneurial
implications.
Or have you perhaps learned a second language,
either from your parents, or some other source?
Multilingual abilities are sought after by
employers.
But how about other skills that you might
not have even known that you had?
Have you coached a soccer team in your local
neighbourhood, maybe?
That's leadership and team training skills, right there.
Or have you helped your uncle maintain the
books in his small corner shop?
Accountancy.
Did you buy and trade cryptocurrencies?
That's close enough to financial trading,
isn't it?
Did you contribute to your college's newspaper?
You probably acquired journalistic skills
along the way.
The secret is to reflect on what you've done
and achieved, and put it down on paper.
Trust us, you have done a lot 
more than you think.
Additional Information.
Remember we spoke about storytelling?
The concept of storytelling is omnipresent.
Whether it's the latest series on TV, the
video game you're currently playing through,
or that book you pick up at bedtime, stories
are everywhere.
You probably have a story to tell, and if
it relates to the job you're applying for,
why not sketch it on your CV, and expand during
the interview?
This story does not have to be novel-size.
A fragment of effective storytelling will
help you sell your case.
For example: Are you intending to become a
teacher?
Look up memorable quotes about education.
Memorise one or two and 
put them down on your CV.
The prospective employer might or might not
be curious enough to delve further, but you
definitely stand a better chance than other
CVs that might be flat and uninspiring.
Always remember, storytelling is your friend.
Proofreading.
So your CV is done.
Time to relax, and send it on, right?
Wrong.
Your text might be written, but it's far from
ready to be shared.
Proofreading might be the last step of the
process, but it's certainly one of the most
important.
Read through the text, once, twice, three
times if necessary to make sure that it flows
well, that it's grammatically sound, and that
it does the job it set out to.
Make sure it is correct, concise, and to the
point.
The final version of your CV should be clean
and readable.
Your life course depends on it.
And that's it.
You are now more than ready to create a striking
first CV to get you started in life.
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Have a good one and I'll see y’all on the
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