First of all- The first rule you should always keep in mind is that `CV does NOT get the JOB but only YOU. 

CVs only get interview for you. In an other word, CV is the first and most important step to be considered or to be noticed among hundreds of other people. 

So, having a CV prepared in a perfect way does not necessarily mean that you will be accepted for the position you are applying for. It means that you will be considered for the interview which will get you closer to your final destination.

but If your CV is not good, then,you can be sure that you will never be accepted for the position. Because you will never be called for an interview which means that you will never pass the first and most important step in your way to your final destination.

The Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be:

read easily: it is important that the potential employer can follow the structure of the CV easily, and find all relevant details. It should be short but very effective. The employer should find everything he looks for but nothing MORE. Don't forget that there will be hundreds of CVs that your employer will take a look after yours.. Nobody will lose time with long-boring CVs.

short: potential employers do not like to read long and extensive CVs unless you have gained strong relevant experience in the area of the relevant position. Employers don't want to learn your whole life. Your education and experience in the field. That's it. simple! isn't it?

precise: it is important to emphasize the key points and facts. Especially the things related to that particular position you are applying for.

typed: the CV/Covering Letter must be typed (almost every company requests a typed, well presented and neat document)

free of mistakes: correct spelling is very important (including names)- so make sure you read through your CV/Covering Letter several times before sending it to a company.

and a NEVER to keep in mind!!-Your salary expectation should NOT be included in the CV or the Covering letter! (unless its not asked by the employer)

Why? Because as we just mentioned. CVs get an interview for you. Its the first step.. the first contact with your potential employer.. Think like this.. imagine that You are an employer looking for an employee.. The potential employee comes into your room. This is the first time you meet him. You just want to learn his experiences in this field and ask him to tell you. 

And he answers -I want 2000 euros per month.. 2 days off in a week.!

The CV should contain (the order is also important!):

1. Personal data's: name, date of birth, address, phone number, e-mail address, marital status

2. Education:

· Starting with the most recent first

· Include dates (starting and finishing, or the expected time of completion)

· Use the official school name and the name of the subject /course you completed

· If it is not clear, the name of the qualification should be mention

This should be clear ! Its important that the employer doesn't have any question mark about your education or qualifications. Make sure you clearly explained the subjects and courses you took. Because the same things may have different names in different countries or the similar names for totally different subjects.

3. Special training programs/scientific works: list those courses/training programs undertaken which are relevant to the position you are interested in. For example, If you ever attended any internal education event of AEGEE-Europe, you can add them here. For example: European School 2 or PRES.

4. Employment History - experience/workplaces/working practice:

· Workplaces should be listed in order, starting with the most recent position

· The correct name of the workplace and the position is very important

· Ensure dates, starting and finishing are clearly identified

· List key responsibilities/duties

Employment History should NOT necessarily consist of only paid jobs- All your past experience in voluntary organizations, social clubs or NGOs should be written here. For example: President of AEGEE-Canakkale** . Moreover as key responsibilities/duties, you can even write the events you have organized. Example: SU Main Coordinator, PR Responsible of XYZ Project

5. Language knowledge: list language skills and your current level (you may also like to indicate the type of exam taken)

6. Computer knowledge: list the software programs that you can use proficiently

7. Driving license (and category if you hold one)

8. Others: any other skills, abilities, knowledge can be listed at the end, for example: typing skills, hobbies, etc. Example: Playing Drums

**If you think that employer doesn't know what the acronym stands for, then you should explain it clearly. Otherwise being AEGEE president will not differ from being WHATtheHELL President:)

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