{"id":11551,"date":"2025-04-07T16:39:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hessen-group.eu\/?p=11551"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:01:55","slug":"how-to-write-a-cv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hessen-group.eu\/en\/informacija\/kaip-rasyti-cv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a CV: practical tips and examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Your CV is your first step towards a job interview. Here are practical tips on how to create an outstanding CV - with or without experience. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A CV (curriculum vitae) is not just a formal document, but also a reflection of your professional identity. It is the first impression you make on an employer. If you want to get their attention, your CV needs to be clear, specific and visually organised. In this article, we give you practical tips on how to write your CV and improve your chances of getting the job you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Content<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-kontaktine-informacija\">1. Contact information<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-profesine-patirtis\">2. Professional experience<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-issilavinimas\">3. Education<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-igudziai\">4. Skills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-pomegiai-ir-papildoma-veikla\">5. Hobbies and extra activities<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-kaip-rasyti-cv-jei-neturite-darbo-patirties\">6. How to write a CV if you have no work experience?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-dazniausios-cv-klaidos\">7. Common CV mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-patarimai-pabaigai\">8. Tips for the end<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-kontaktine-informacija\">1. Contact information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section should be clear and visible at the top of the document. Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name and surname<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place of residence (urban is sufficient)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LinkedIn profile link (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Don't forget:<\/strong> check your contact information for errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-profesine-patirtis\">2. Professional experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers want to see what you pay and where you apply it. Use reverse chronological order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsibilities and key achievements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't have work experience, please include internships, volunteering, school projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-issilavinimas\">3. Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name of the educational establishment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialty completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Year of study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional training, courses or certificates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf93 This is an important part, especially for those who don't have much work experience yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-igudziai\">4. Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Divide into two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technical skills:<\/strong> MS Office, Adobe, languages, accounting applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft skills:<\/strong> communication, responsibility, quick learning, teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-pomegiai-ir-papildoma-veikla\">5. Hobbies and extra activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This part helps to reveal your personality. You can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team sports (cooperation skills)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel (cultural curiosity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteering (responsibility, initiative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-kaip-rasyti-cv-jei-neturite-darbo-patirties\">6. How to write a CV if you have no work experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a pupil or student:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emphasise education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe your projects or volunteering activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give your motivation and goal - what you want to achieve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mention language skills and technological skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-dazniausios-cv-klaidos\">7. Common CV mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Generic phrases (\"I am motivated\")<br>\u274c Printing errors<br>\u274c CV not tailored to the position<br>\u274c No contact information provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-patarimai-pabaigai\">8. Tips for the end<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CV length: 1-2 pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save in PDF format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tailor to each job posting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use keywords from the ad text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/hessen-group.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jauna-moteris-redaguoja-savo-CV-darbo-paieskai.webp\" alt=\"A young woman edits her CV for a job search\" class=\"wp-image-12050\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hessen-group.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jauna-moteris-redaguoja-savo-CV-darbo-paieskai.webp 400w, https:\/\/hessen-group.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jauna-moteris-redaguoja-savo-CV-darbo-paieskai-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/hessen-group.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jauna-moteris-redaguoja-savo-CV-darbo-paieskai-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more tips, see <a href=\"https:\/\/hessen-group.eu\/en\/work-in-lithuania-and-abroad\/\">For Job Seekers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recommend you to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/europass\/lt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European CV Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your CV is your first step towards a job interview. 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