Golden rules for a good CV

Sven's 10 Golden rules for a good CV:

1. Think what you want to achieve! (“good = effective!” What is your goal?)

2. Be concise! (Less is more! What is absolutely necessary to stick out?)

3. First impression counts! (How does your CV look at first glance?)

4. Don’t underestimate esthetics! (The cleaner the better.)

5. Personal advise: Add a picture! (But choose carefully!)

6. Zero typos! (Read it again. And again! +spell checker +colleague)

7. Avoid long lists! (Can you summarize the essence?)

8. Highlight key achievements! (H-factor? Citations? Author role? Impact factor? Scholarships? Prizes?)

9. Tailor your CV to the job application! (Read the job description and understand what the recruiter is looking for in terms of competencies, skills and experience.)

10. Don’t believe me! (Check out what others say and trust your own judgement.)

Also available as slides Media:GoodCV.pptx.

See also Golden rules for a good presentation.