Bump up your CV

1. UNLIKE A FRENCH CVUNLIKE A FRENCH CV
GO FOR THE HARD SELLGO FOR THE HARD SELL
RIGHT FROM THE START !RIGHT FROM THE START !
Summary and objectives boxSummary and objectives box
centre page under contact detailscentre page under contact details
and photoand photo
Creative, results-focused 21 year old Masters studentCreative, results-focused 21 year old Masters student
with a proven track record in increasing efficiency,with a proven track record in increasing efficiency,
cutting costs and streamlining processes seeks to joincutting costs and streamlining processes seeks to join
a talented team as an intern.a talented team as an intern.
References available.References available.

2. EducationEducation
 Currently a 2Currently a 2ndnd
year student in a Mastersyear student in a Masters
program at ESCE, a leading Parisprogram at ESCE, a leading Paris
business school, subjects studiedbusiness school, subjects studied
include…..include…..

3. ExperienceExperience
 Dates. Company name. Job title.Dates. Company name. Job title.
 List accomplishmentsList accomplishments
 Be explicit, use action verbs, be punchy. WhatBe explicit, use action verbs, be punchy. What
was the value of what you did?was the value of what you did?
 Example: 2013. Nestlé France. Junior Line Manager (intern)Example: 2013. Nestlé France. Junior Line Manager (intern)
 - Developed a highly successful label identity for the product, now- Developed a highly successful label identity for the product, now
recognized as synonymous with top-quality.recognized as synonymous with top-quality.
 - Pioneered a special pack to address the expectations of the Asian market.- Pioneered a special pack to address the expectations of the Asian market.

4. SkillsSkills
 LanguagesLanguages
 (Choose your level: Fluent/Good working(Choose your level: Fluent/Good working
knowledge/Working knowledge/Basicknowledge/Working knowledge/Basic knowledge)knowledge)
Don’t forget French Native.Don’t forget French Native.
 I.T.I.T.
 But also your soft skillsBut also your soft skills
 Example: Strong communication skills, leadershipExample: Strong communication skills, leadership
potential, and the ability to maintain drive andpotential, and the ability to maintain drive and
edgeedge

5. InterestsInterests
 SportsSports (Choose your level: recreational/ at club level/(Choose your level: recreational/ at club level/
at competition level)at competition level)
 Something intellectualSomething intellectual
Example:Example: Enjoy reading the international business pressEnjoy reading the international business press
 Something creativeSomething creative (Culture and the Arts)(Culture and the Arts)
 Illustrate the implementation of some ofIllustrate the implementation of some of
the skills you claim to have.the skills you claim to have.
 Example: Using my flair and organizational skills inExample: Using my flair and organizational skills in
events-planning for the local Music Clubevents-planning for the local Music Club

6. Community ServiceCommunity Service
 Very important for an anglo-CVVery important for an anglo-CV
 What have you done/do you do that wouldWhat have you done/do you do that would
show an employer that you are the kind ofshow an employer that you are the kind of
person who is willing to dedicate time andperson who is willing to dedicate time and
energy to unpaid activities?energy to unpaid activities?
 Association, charity, environment, fund-Association, charity, environment, fund-
raising, awareness raising…raising, awareness raising…

7. At the end of the C.V.At the end of the C.V.
 References available on request.References available on request.
 Or, give a specific name and contactOr, give a specific name and contact
detailsdetails