How to Write the Perfect CV

 

How to Write the Perfect CV for the Egyptian Job Market

Finding a great job in Egypt's competitive market starts with a powerful CV. Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is the first impression you make on a recruiter. It’s not just a list of your past jobs; it's your most important marketing tool.

Many candidates are rejected before they even get an interview simply because their CV is confusing, unprofessional, or doesn't show their true value. Here is a step-by-step guide to writing a professional CV that will get you noticed by top employers in Egypt.

1. Keep Your Contact Information Clear and Professional

This should be at the very top of your CV. Don't make recruiters search for it

Full Name: Use a large, bold font.Phone Number: Use a clear, working mobile number (e.g., +20 1XX XXX XXXX).

Email Address: This MUST be professional. Avoid emails like lovely_boy88@.... A simple

 Your.Name@gmail.com is perfect.LinkedIn Profile: A professional LinkedIn profile is essential. Make sure your profile is complete and paste the link here.Location: "Cairo, Egypt" or "Alexandria, Egypt" is all you need. You do not need to include your full street address.


2. Write a Powerful "Professional Summary" (Not an "Objective")

At the top, directly under your name, write a 3-4 line summary. Do not write an "Objective" (e.g., "Seeking a challenging role..."). Instead, write a summary of who you are and what value you bring.

Bad Example: "To get a job in a reputable company." Good Example: "Dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager with over 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector. Proven track record of increasing sales revenue by 20% year-over-year. Skilled in team leadership and market analysis."

3. Detail Your Experience with Action Verbs

This is the most important section. List your jobs from newest to oldest (reverse-chronological). For each job, use bullet points to describe your achievements, not just your duties.

Start each bullet point with an action verb (e.g., Managed, Developed, Increased, Led, Created, Implemented).

Show, Don't Tell: Use numbers to show your impact.

Boring Duty: "Responsible for social media accounts." Impactful Achievement: "Grew the company's Instagram following from 5,000 to 25,000 in one year by developing a new content strategy."

4. Keep Your Education Section Clean

List your university degree, university name, and graduation year. If you are a recent graduate, you can put this section above your experience. If you have been working for more than 2-3 years, your experience is more important and should come first.

Example: B.Sc. in Computer Engineering Ain Shams University, Cairo | 2017 - 2021

5. List Your Skills

Create a clean, easy-to-read section for your skills. Separate "hard skills" (technical) from "soft skills" (personal).

• Hard Skills: Languages (e.g., Arabic - Native; English - Fluent), Software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Python, AutoCAD).




• Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving, Time Management.
Final Tips for Success

• Format: Save and send your CV as a PDF. This ensures the formatting looks the same on every computer.

• Length: Do not make your CV longer than two pages. For most people, one page is even better.

Check Spelling: Read your CV three times. Ask a friend to read it. A single spelling mistake can make you look unprofessional.

Your CV is the key that unlocks the door to an interview. By following these steps, you will create a professional document that truly represents your skills and value.

Now that your CV is ready, why not upload it to your eg-jobs.com profile and start applying for the best jobs in Egypt?

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