5 Must-Have CV Sections and How to Write Them

Employers remain highly selective in their search for the right candidate. Choosing the most qualified person isn't enough now; the best person should be the right fit in terms of expertise and compliance with a company's culture to make a meaningful contribution.

That's why it's critical for job seekers to describe their expertise as well as beliefs and behaviors to make it easier for recruiters to recognize them as a potential fit for their organization. One way to ensure that is to give them as much information as possible with the following 5 sections (listed in no particular order):

Section 1: Lead with achievements, not job descriptions

Always provide a clear and easy-to-understand list of your professional accomplishments. Many job seekers make a mistake by describing the tasks they performed in previous positions, and this is irrelevant to the recruiter because they want to see what you've done. Simply said, your job description doesn't have any value to them.

Make sure you write a list of your most impressive achievements including as many details as possible ("increased on-time delivery rate by 20 percent within 3 months" or "reduced procurement costs by $500K through vendor consolidation").

Understanding what recruiters look for on your resume before you start writing can help you frame your achievements in the way hiring managers actually want to see them.

Section 2: Include your education even if you have experience

Including this section is still relevant because employers want to get as much information from you as possible (moreover, it's a must in case you have little or no work experience). Keep it simple and provide this:

• Name of your school

• The degree you have

• The field of study

• Any relevant extracurricular activities or academic recognition

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Section 3: Show the skills employers are actually hiring for

The value of specific hard and soft skills has been increasing in recent years, and employers are paying close attention to both. According to the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025, the fastest-growing skills through 2030 span both technical and human capabilities. The most in-demand hard skills include:

• AI and big data literacy

• Data analysis and visualization

• Technological literacy

• Networks and cybersecurity

• Supply chain planning software

The most in-demand soft skills include:

• Analytical thinking

• Resilience, flexibility, and agility

• Creative thinking

• Curiosity and lifelong learning

• Leadership and social influence

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Section 4: Keep your contact information current

While this one seems basic, many people forget to include it or update it with relevant information. Make sure that potential employers can contact you by sharing your city (and state if applicable), email address, and phone number. And, of course, keep them relevant.

One More Thing: recruiters read a lot of CVs every day, so make yours easily scannable by writing in small paragraphs and highlighting the most important information.

Section 5: Write a profile summary that sells your value quickly

This would be your selling point comprised of your main skills and achievements that emphasizes your value to a potential employer. Since a lot of recruiters look for this section to get an overview of your skills and qualities quickly, you should have it.

Try to summarize your main value as an employee in one or two sentences, with special emphasis on what you've done and how you can help your potential employers. Carefully selecting the words for this section, as well as for the others, is crucial.

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