A good CV (Curriculum Vitae) should clearly highlight your skills, experience, and achievements in a professional way. Recruiters usually scan a CV in less than a minute, so it must be clean, focused, and tailored to the job you’re applying for.
Here’s what you should add:
📌 Key Sections of a Strong CV
- Contact Information
Full Name
Phone Number (active WhatsApp if possible)
Professional Email Address
LinkedIn profile (optional but recommended)
Location (City, Country – no need for full address)
- Professional Summary / Objective (3–4 lines)
A short introduction highlighting your career goals, skills, and experience.
Example: “Result-oriented Marketing Specialist with 3 years of experience in digital campaigns, SEO, and brand management. Seeking to apply strong analytical and creative skills in a dynamic organization.”
- Core Skills / Key Strengths
Use bullet points.
Example:
Project Management
MS Office / Google Workspace
Data Analysis & Reporting
Communication & Teamwork
Problem Solving
- Work Experience (Most Important)
List in reverse chronological order (latest job first).
Each role should include:
Job Title
Company Name & Location
Dates (Month/Year – Month/Year)
Achievements (not just duties)
Example: “Increased sales by 20% through social media campaigns”
- Education
Degree, Institution, Year of Completion.
Mention any honors, scholarships, or relevant coursework.
- Certifications / Training (if any)
Online courses (Coursera, Udemy, Google, Microsoft, etc.)
Professional certifications (e.g., IELTS, PMP, Digital Marketing, etc.)
- Projects / Achievements (Optional but Powerful)
Highlight special projects or recognition.
Example: “Led a team of 5 in developing a mobile app that reached 10,000 downloads in 3 months.”
- Languages
Mention languages you can speak/write.
Example: Urdu (Native), English (Fluent), Punjabi (Intermediate).
- References (Optional)
Either write “Available upon request” OR give 1–2 professional references with contact details (if allowed).
🚀 Bonus Tips
Keep CV 1–2 pages maximum (unless academic/research).
Use action verbs: Managed, Led, Developed, Increased, Improved.
Tailor your CV to each job by matching skills with the job description.
Choose a clean, professional format (no flashy designs unless creative industry).
Save & send in PDF format (not Word).
📑 Sample CV Template
[Your Full Name]
📞 Phone: +92-XXX-XXXXXXX
📧 Email: yourname@email.com
🌍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourname
📍 Location: Lahore, Pakistan
📝 Professional Summary
Motivated [Your Profession, e.g., Business Graduate / Software Developer / Teacher] with [X years] of experience in [your field]. Skilled in [list 2–3 core skills]. Seeking to contribute expertise in [your target job/industry] to achieve organizational growth and career development.
💡 Key Skills
Project Management
MS Office & Google Workspace
Communication & Team Collaboration
Data Analysis & Reporting
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
💼 Work Experience
Job Title – Company Name, Location
📅 Month Year – Month Year
Achieved [quantifiable result, e.g., “Increased sales by 20% through marketing campaigns”].
Managed [team/project] to deliver [specific outcome].
Improved [process/system] saving [X% cost or time].
Job Title – Company Name, Location
📅 Month Year – Month Year
Developed [specific task/project].
Trained [X] employees in [skill].
Enhanced [system/strategy] resulting in [achievement].
🎓 Education
Degree (BS/Masters/Diploma) – University / College Name
📅 Year of Graduation
Intermediate / Matriculation – Board Name
📅 Year of Completion
📜 Certifications
Google Digital Marketing Certificate (2025)
Microsoft Excel Advanced Training (2024)
[Any other relevant course]
🏆 Projects / Achievements
Led a project that [impact, e.g., “reduced processing time by 30%”].
Awarded [Best Employee / Top Performer / Scholarship].
🌐 Languages
English – Fluent
Urdu – Native
Punjabi – Intermediate
📇 References
Available upon request.