Computer Science Resume Templates

Admin | January 14, 2012 | Comments Off

Computer Science Resume Templates

Computer Science Resume Templates

The job market for new university graduates is more competitive than ever, and the most difficult hurdle for any job seeker is achieving an interview. The key to getting an interview is a comprehensive, concise and eye catching CV. There may be tens or even hundreds of other new graduates applying for the job and a successful resume or CV will have to grab the reader’s attention instantly and create a strongly positive impression if the job application is to survive the first sifting.

A Simple, Logical CV

Using a simple, logical CV template like the one below, which is a proven success for graduate job seekers, will help achieve initial scrutiny. However, some employers will ask applicants to follow a particular format of their own, or even provide a printed form to complete.

Whichever is the case:

  • Keep all information factual, scrupulously accurate and as concise as possible. Ideally all the necessary information should be covered in at most 2 sides of A4.
  • Since this is likely to be a first proper job application, the nature and quality of your degree will be the main feature of the resume, but try to give the employer a broader picture of relevant skills and interests beyond the basic academic history and achievements, such as any internships or holiday jobs, other work experience, community work, society or club activity (not nightclubs!), and sporting achievements.
  • Try to confine the CV to facts rather than expanding on subjective statements such as enthusiasm for the job, or the particular characteristics or qualities which most fit your for it. All this is more appropriately included (again succinctly) in the covering letter. The wording and tone of the job announcement should give a feel for the sort of thing required.

Next, type out the final version of the CV on a typewriter or computer, or get friend to do so, then check and recheck for spelling or typing errors. Such errors can completely undermine an otherwise good CV.