Write a good CV even you have no work experience

Write a good CV even you have no work experience

Some of you just graduate from high school and some have finished university, it’s time to go the search the world and find a wanted job. For this you need to create a great CV, one that will show how passionate you are, what a great work ethic you have and how dedicated an employee you would be. We’re sure you’ve been told to relate your Job experience to the position you’re applying for, but what if you don’t have any experiences? And what to do to compare with other who have or don’t have like you.

1. Show your potential

An employer is not only seeking at what you have done, but what you able to do. You have to convince them that you are full of ability to taking on the jobs. Make a list of all your relevant experiences. If you are a fresh IT graduate, have you done an internship during your studies? Have you had experience working for a friend or relative’s company, even for a little while? You can also talk about general experiences you have had. Talk about travels, and difficulties you faced. How did you overcome them and what lessons did you learn? While you are still studying, record the skills and work experiences you acquire just so you have an inventory of good examples to draw from on applications and in interviews.

2. Be honest about your skills

Talk about your skills sensibly. Remember, the employer does not expect you to have wisdom and expertise at this point. Make a list of top your top five skills, and find examples where you demonstrated it. If you want to say you have leadership skills, you could talk about an event you organized. Are you good at communication? Provide an example of how this has helped you in work or on your course.

3. Highlight your achievements

Talk about your achievements in different contexts such as study, work or leisure. By talking about your experiences you are also reinforcing your skills. You could be dynamic and proactive - you are aware of what is happening in the industry and subscribe to relevant newsletters and participate in discussions in person or online.

4. Make sense of your qualifications

Graduates often fail to relate their qualifications and skills in a way that is meaningful to the recruiter. They cannot explain what it means to hire them, and how exactly they can help the company. For instance, you might mention dissertation writing, which is not relevant to the employer. But if you say you have the skill to research and write lengthy documents that will make communications easier for the department, you will have a much better response and understanding from the employer. You have to bridge the gap of what you did and how it relates to the job.

5. Show interest in the field

Why do you want to work for the company? Do you have any specific reasons that go in your favor? Is there something about their campaigns/projects/ethos that inspires you? Always do your research before you applying for jobs; then you can identify skills and experiences that are of a particular importance. This is the perfect opportunity for you to tailor your application so that it stands out from the crowd.

6. Talk about any work experience

It doesn’t have to be paid work, or even in the same field. Have you participated in youth leadership programs, or a member of a team? Have you done any mentoring? Just always relate it to the job in questions. Plan to gain some relevant work experience and voluntary work; have something lined up for holidays and free time. Remember to get your formal placement and internship applications in early.

7. Mention your transferable skills

Skills like IT, sales, customer service or word processing are enough to get you started in an entry level or assistant position. Make the most of university life and extra-curricular activities to develop your transferable skills. Go to careers fairs and employer presentations and ask recruiters questions to find out what they want and then perfect those skills.

8. Bring your profile to life

This is the opening paragraph of your CV. Keep it simple, concise and to the point. In four to five sentences describe what sort of position you are looking for, your relevant experience and what you can offer to the employer in broad terms. Use your university’s careers service and find out what kind of training sessions they have available. Enroll on relevant courses and workshops, and get feedback on your CV so it showcases your assets and strengths. For example, consider this personal profile: “I am a science graduate looking for the position of a customer service associate in a well-established company where I can utilize my gained skills to work efficiently. Excellent leadership and ability to work in a team can help me in working in the professional environment. ”Or this one: “Graduate of ABC College’s speech communication program seeking a position in training and development. Offer hands-on experience in classroom teaching, corporate training and communication research.” Avoid generalized objectives, it needs to be targeted. Remember to emphasize what you know and what can do; use the personal profile as an introduction to this. Remember to make note of not only your achievements but skills and personality traits. Employers are often looking for a flexible, resilient and imaginative candidate as well as somebody who has traditional hard skills. Present what you learned from your qualification in an enticing manner. Never assume that the employer knows what you gained from it. Finally, don’t forget to network! Ask family members, friends and other contacts if they could help you get some work experience and also use them as a resource to see which careers really interest you.

Source: Camhr