CV WRITING GUIDE
Make your experience easy to understand.
A useful CV connects your real experience to the role you want.
1. Choose a readable structure
Start with your name, contact information and professional title. Add a short summary, work experience, education and relevant skills. Use familiar section names and follow any format instructions in the job advertisement.
2. Describe what you actually did
Write each experience bullet around an action and its result. For example, “Automated the weekly sales report using Python” is more useful than “Responsible for reports.” Include numbers only when you can verify them. Do not invent employers, achievements or qualifications.
3. Keep skills specific
List tools and abilities you can discuss in an interview. Separate skills with commas, semicolons or new lines; keep multi-word names together, such as “Project management.” Group long lists by relevance instead of adding every tool you have encountered.
4. Tailor the wording to the job
Read the job description and highlight requirements you genuinely meet. Bring relevant experience forward. AI suggestions can help with wording, but you should check every proposed change before applying it. An estimated match score does not guarantee an interview or hiring outcome.
5. Check the exported file
Review every page for awkward breaks, missing information and working contact links. Follow the employer's file-format request. PDF preserves the page appearance; editable Word files may reflow in different applications. Keep a copy of the version you submitted.
Do I need a photo?
Choose based on the employer's instructions and the norms for your target role and country. OhmyCV includes templates with and without photos. A photo is not required to describe your skills or experience.
What does AI usage cost?
AI features use an account allowance. Check the credits shown before requesting suggestions. You can continue editing your content manually when AI credit is unavailable.