How to write your CV

How to write your CV

By Shady · Free · Beginner · English

Build a clear, truthful CV for one target role, even if you are applying for your first job. Work through six lessons, fictional examples and practical exercises.

What you will learn

• Map a vacancy to truthful evidence.
• Create clear CV sections.
• Write specific supported bullets.
• Select an appropriate CV structure.
• Check readability and file format.
• Tailor and proofread a CV while protecting personal information.

How to study

This course is free. Lessons and downloads are open to everyone. Sign in to use the scored quizzes; you can also use the inline answer checks for self-review.

Watch the short introduction, then study each teaching video and written lesson, complete its exercise and answer its three-question check. Finish with the separate 12-question final assessment. A score of 9 out of 12 is the review target; revisit any missed answers.

The introduction and six teaching videos total 47 minutes 36 seconds. Plan about 4.63 hours for videos, reading, practice and assessments together. Your drafting time may vary. This is an estimated workload, not verified attendance, and the lesson checks are counted once.

Before you begin

• Basic English reading skills
• A word processor that can edit DOCX files
• One target vacancy or the fictional practice vacancy

Every sample person, organisation, qualification and achievement is fictional. Replace all sample facts with your own accurate details. Follow the vacancy instructions and local CV conventions. No template guarantees an ATS result, interview or job.