

For example, did you have any link with an employer as part of your course and how did this develop your collaboration skills? Highlight the most pertinent modules and your MSc thesis, final year project or another significant piece of work which demonstrates your skills. It is worth providing a little more detail about your degree course, as employers will not know the detail of what you have studied and how it might be relevant to the job. It’s not necessary to include your grades. If you graduated with distinction or Cum Laude you should mention this.

You do not need to list your secondary school qualifications in great detail.

List all your educational achievements, starting with the most recent. I am now looking for a stimulating and challenging position in a research & development department in an offshore company. Whilst studying I gained work experience in the maintenance department of an oil & gas company. I am a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic graduate in mechanical engineering with an aptitude for working in a team. It should clarify your career plan and/or highlight your key qualities. The section should be short and concise: three lines is about the right length. It is not essential, but it can help demonstrate that you are focused (as long as you are). Many employers and recruiters like to see a personal profile or summary on a CV. Many people put them at the top of their CV directly underneath their name. Your personal details should not take up a large amount of space. Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. All CVs need to contain some standard information, which normally includes: There is no single perfect way in which to write your CV, but there are general rules and principles to follow.
