Introduction
A well-written CV (Curriculum Vittae) is the first step to getting your dream job. But Today Many job seekers are rejected not because of lack of skills, because their CV is not properly prepared. In this step-by-step guide, you will be guide how to write a professional CV, what are the key points need to include, what to avoid, and how to find and download free samples.
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Why Your CV Matters
Key point always needs to keep in mind that Your CV is your personal marketing document. It shows and highlight your value to employers:
• Your education
• Your experience
• Your skills
• Your achievements
Recruiters are not spent much time go through the CV, usually they spend only about 5–10 minutes on one CV. Hence, it’s important that you CV must be clear, clean, and attractive.
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Standard CV Format in Sri Lanka
Follow this suggested simple structure:
1. Personal Information
Include:
• Full Name
• Phone Numbers (Land Phone/Mobile)
• Email Address (Active Email)
• Address and City
• NIC / Passport number
Do NOT include:
• Religion
• Marital status (unless required)
2. Career Objective – It’s important that always Keep it short, clear and honest.
Example:
“A motivated graduate seeking an entry-level position where I can use my skills and grow professionally.”
3. Educational Qualifications
It’s important to add your Education Qualification in proper order
Write your qualifications in reverse order:
• Degree/Diploma – Institute – Year
• A/L – School – Year
• O/L – School – Year
4. Work Experience
If you have previous experience follow below format to mention same:
• Job Title – Company – Years
• Responsibilities
• Achievements
Example:
Customer Service Officer – XX Bank (2023–2025)
* Handled 100+ clients query daily
* Improved customer satisfaction rate by 20%
5. Skills Section
This section is more important, because it will help to highlight your unique skills among competitors.
Add both technical skills & soft skills:
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Excell, Typing Skill and Etc)
• Language Skill
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork Capabilities
• Time management
6. References
It’s recommended to add two strong Referees details. And need to make sure referees are easy to contact and have good understanding about your skill and talent.
Referee Name:
Referee Address:
Contact Number:
Working Status and Position:
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Common CV Mistakes must to Avoid
❌ Spelling and grammar errors
❌ Too many unsuitable colors
❌ Lengthy paragraphs
❌ Fake information
❌ Poor and unprofessional formatting
Always proofread entered details before you send it to recruiters.
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Free CV Tips for Job Seekers
• Save as PDF format
• Plan the CV to maximum 2–3 pages
• Use professional format and font
• Update every achievement and every 6 months
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Conclusion
A strong CV always increases your chances of getting shortlisted to applied position. Hence keep more focus and Spend more time on preparing it carefully, and always try customize it for each applying job.