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How to Write a Technical CV
A technical CV is used to highlight particular skills that
relate to technical jobs in professions such as IT,
Engineering and Science.
The key to writing a technical CV is to get the right
balance between describing your technical experience and
making your CV easily read by a non-technical person such
as a Human Resources Assistant. They will be looking for
keywords in order to match your CV against a particular
vacancy. Therefore, your CV should be clear and concise
and written in good English. Technical jargon should be
avoided except under the Key Skills and Technical Skills
headings.
Do not list every technical skill you have acquired,
however impressive they are, as this will distract the
reader. Refer to the job vacancy to remind yourself of the
skills the employer is looking for.
You should always include information about how long ago
you last used each of your technical skills as the reader
will be looking at how current your knowledge is.
The format of a technical CV should be similar to
non-technical from the point of view that it should be
laid out under clear headings, no more than two pages of
A4 in length and have more white on the page than black to
make it easy to read.
The employer will be most interested in your technical
skills but remember your interpersonal skills are also
important especially if the role for which you are
applying is client-facing.
You need to capture the attention of the reader as soon as
possible so that they are encouraged to read the rest of
your CV. Therefore, in your introductory paragraph,
usually called the ‘Profile’, you need to mention the
technical skills the employer is asking for and any
specific experience that relates to the employers
business.
The Key Skills heading allows you to put more detail of
relevant skills, experience and specific projects that
will interest the employer. You can also highlight
achievements, for example where you have saved the company
money.
Your Career History should describe the company that you
were working for in a couple of lines to put your role
into context. Then describe your role and
responsibilities. Remember, focus on the requirements of
the job you are applying for and show how you have
acquired the necessary skills and experience in previous
jobs.
You should list specific technical skills and professional
courses under a separate heading. Be concise and put the
most relevant skills first.
Keep the description of your education brief. If you have
a degree you may wish to exclude your lower qualifications
altogether. Remember, adding unnecessary information
dilutes the important points in your CV.
Finally, always include a cover letter explaining where
you heard about the role and why your skills and
experience are a perfect fit for the job. This can be an
email with your CV attached or a formal letter.
A
range of technical jobs can be found at
www.cwjobs.co.uk
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