Writing a resume (CV) is not difficult if you follow a proven formula and a set template, but it is important that you do not overlook what makes your resume effective.  This short document describes you, your abilities, your experience, your education, and your accomplishments.

The main aim when you writing a resume is to get you to the interview stage where you can further ‘sell’ your abilities and expertise.

While you may have all the requirements for a particular position, your resume is a failure if the employer does not instantly come to the conclusion that you "have what it takes." The first hurdle your resume has to pass is whether it ends up in the "consider file" or the "reject-file" this may take only seconds. (some job-seekers think employers read resumes form cover to cover)

Before you write a resume, always contact the employer beforehand to get as much information as possible about the position.

If your resume fails to adequately and accurately convey your hiring value (for the specific position), fails to establish your qualities over competing candidates, or is difficult to follow, your ability your chances are greatly diminished.

The resume will not get you the job (well, it has happened, but it is extremely rare), but it can certainly secure your chances of being seen and interviewed, just as it can be the reason why you are passed over in favor of a candidate who offers a better presentation.

The objective when you write a resume is not to acquire a job but to gain an interview.

  Many job-seekers believe they should be immediately employed based solely on the brilliance of an outstanding resume.  Other job-seekers expect that employers will read all resumes from cover to cover simply because they have been sent to them.

  The reality is, most employers simply give a resume a quick glance to see whether it is worth their while to invest any more time reading it or making contact with you.