Some CV Facts

Should I sign the CV?

It is not necessary to sign the CV. But in case, you are sending the CV
with a covering letter, then you should sign the covering letter.

How many pages should the CV have?

While there is no restriction on the length of a CV (either at the lower or the upper end), you should keep in mind that if the CV is too long, the crucial points that you want to highlight may get missed out. It is not the length of the CV but its content, which is important. In an ideal case, the CV of a fresh graduate should be around one-and-a-half pages long. In any case, it should not exceed two pages. Do not carry irrelevant information, which could make the recruiter lose interest in your candidature. Avoid carrying information in great detail - your CV should not read like an autobiography. The information you carry in the CV should generate interest in the recruiter. At the same time, by leaving out some other related data, you could actually make the interview ask you information for the same. This way you could leave enough subtle hints, which could place you in a comfortable state and help you talk during the interview.

Should the CV contain a declaration at the end that "all the information contained in this CV is true to the best of my knowledge"?

Such a declaration makes no sense. After all, it is 'your' CV, which means that the facts would be about yourself. It is only natural that the recruiter expects the total information to be true. We would advise you not to make such statements in your CV.

Should I give references at the end of the CV?

References are normally considered important in the case of those who have industry experience and are seeking a shift for career advancement. In such cases, the recruiter may call up the references to check on the quality of the candidate and his contribution in the workplace.

In the case of freshers / final year students, references are not normally necessary, as they may not carry much weightage. However, if a particular company asks for references, you should obviously give the same - and for a fresher, the references could come from the principal, head of the department, or project guide.

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