Creating a CV

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If your review of sample CVs sparks ideas for your own CV, start writing! Remember, your choices of what to include and exclude should be determined by what the audience needs to know about you in order to consider you the best candidate. You'll certainly want to tailor your CV to each particular audience; but keep in mind that having a master copy or template that is a basic, all-inclusive version of your CV to work from will make that tailoring process less time-consuming.

Here are some ideas to help you write the first draft:

• List and categorize your relevant accomplishments
• Provide informational and explanatory details
• Organize your CV draft