Prepare your resume
If you are actively looking for a job, at GlobalMIL we want to help you develop your professional career. To find your dream job, you need to start with the essentials: the resume. In this process, it's crucial that you translate your military skills into language that resonates in the civilian realm. We, as colleagues who have successfully gone through this transition, will provide you with the most important keys to creating a perfect resume. Thanks to our experience as a Human Resources consultant specialized in the integration of veterans, we can offer you quality information so that you can find the best professional opportunities based on your skills and training.
What is a Curriculum Vitae?
The Curriculum Vitae (CV) is an essential document that details your professional training and work experience in a summarized way. It includes personal data and relevant skills.
The main function of the CV is to facilitate the work of HR managers, so it must be clear, concise and easy to read. Its objective is to generate interest so that you are summoned to an interview.
Think of your CV as your cover letter. This document should contain the necessary information to capture the attention of recruiters quickly and effectively.
Keys to a good resume
The CV you are going to present for a specific offer must be focused on that job position. You can have a “base” document to make changes to, depending on your needs.
It is important to submit well-updated documents.
Avoid negative connotations in your work resume.
Honesty is a value that is rewarded and that Human Resources experts take into account. Don’t lie!
You don’t need to explain all your school education if you have higher degrees.
Remove unnecessary information from the resume.
If you are going to apply for your first job, detail all the courses, seminars or complementary training you have.
Professional experience should include start and end dates, as well as the name of the company.
Include your skills and complementary information, which can help you make a difference.
Unprofessional email addresses. It is preferable that you create an email with your name and surname.
Drafting errors and spelling mistakes do not look good at all for the employer.
Submit a standard resume for any position. It is important to personalize the CV in order to have more recruitment options. Demonstrate your talent for the job you want to access.
A very long resume is no better. The HR manager needs to see your experience and training quickly. A maximum of 2 pages is ideal, usually.
Use common language, which is not too pompous.
Avoid unnecessary details, which do not add value to your professional information.
Creativity is great, but do it elegantly. Using too many colors or fonts doesn’t benefit you at all.
To err on the side of modesty is a serious mistake. If you have important achievements, you must reflect them in the document. Perhaps that is what makes the difference.
If you don’t focus on your goals and develop your CV with them in mind, you may not be able to express everything you want.
Mistakes to avoid in your resume Vitae
How to make a resume?
Keep in mind the tips we have already given you and avoid the mistakes we have mentioned. From there, you’ll need to pay close attention to the resume presentation. This document must capture the reader’s attention and be perfectly structured. The objective is that Human Resources is able to quickly see what we are looking for. Clarity and conciseness are the key words when it comes to knowing how to write a resume.
Resume Presentation
One or two pages at most is more than enough.
Remember to review the wording, in order to avoid spelling mistakes or mistakes in style.
If you include a photograph, it must be current and a passport. If you are not required to do so for the position, you do not need to accompany your CV with a photo.
Use good quality paper for the printing of the Curriculum Vitae.
If you are going to send the CV by email, use a common format, such as PDF.
Justify the text, keeping the margins. This makes it easier to read.
Use a professional font of an appropriate size.
The structure of the curriculum
Although there are many types of CVs, the structure is usually common to all of them. You can make changes, but always try to make sure that the sections are well differentiated:
Title: This is usually your first and last name.
Personal and Affiliation Information.
Academic training and studies: if you have university studies, it will be enough to include this information, it is understood that you have gone through school and high school.
Complementary training: training courses, workshops, seminars, etc. that complement your academic training.
Professional experience: depending on the position you are applying for, include any experience that may be relevant. You must indicate dates and the name of the company.
Languages: it is important that you mention the languages you speak and what your level is. Honesty at this point is very important.
Computer skills: explain in detail what your computer skills are.
Additional data: in this section you must enter additional information that can add value to your application. For example, if you have your own vehicle, the possibility of traveling, as well as important skills that you should highlight.
From GlobalMIL we recommend that you access Curriculum Vitae templates to be able to structure the document easily. On the Internet you will find countless options to design a professional and quality CV.
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Fill out the following form so that we can have your details and be able to contact you in case of an offer that suits your profile.
Boost your chances by sending your CV in .pdf format using our template to the email address empleo@globalmil.es
