CV Format
CV Format
There are many important elements to writing a good CV. I believe that focused content is the key to CV success BUT CV format must also be considered. This post will look at the area of CV format and how it can improve your chances of securing interviews in Ireland.
CV Format – Chronological or Functional CV’s
Chronological CV is the most popular CV format in the Irish market. This style of CV will list experience from most recent working backwards. Recruiters like these CV’s as they are used to reading them and they make it quite easy for the recruiter to find the information they need.
Functional CV’s normally section your experience into functions such as IT skills or Sales experience. Or related to this CV is the competency based CV which focuses on competencies. Then there are the Hybrid versions which capture elements of both.
CV Format – which format is best?
This will depend on your experience and circumstances. If you have a continuous work history with little job hopping. If your most recent work experience is relevant to the position you are applying then the Chronological CV format would be a more appropriate choice. If you have gaps in your CV or you have jumped from job to job. Or if your most recent work experience is not relevant to the position you are applying then a functional CV format may suit as it disguises these points.
Personally I have rarely written a CV for a client that is pure Chronological or pure Functional. Normally a CV will take in elements of both formats. Every employer is different; every job is different BUT most important every jobseeker is different. With this in mind CV’s should be viewed as a fluid document and jobseekers should not stick to rigid CV formats.
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