{"id":449,"date":"2023-12-29T23:43:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T23:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/br.industria.be\/?page_id=449"},"modified":"2023-12-29T23:43:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T23:43:57","slug":"cv-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/br.industria.be\/en\/cv-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"CV Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=resume-checklist>\n\n  <div id=\"resume-checklist-render-div\" data-page=\"{&quot;nonce&quot;:&quot;2e85d24484&quot;,&quot;checklist_items&quot;:[{&quot;step&quot;:1,&quot;do&quot;:true,&quot;optional&quot;:false,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Section your CV into different parts in a consistent format&quot;},{&quot;step&quot;:1,&quot;do&quot;:true,&quot;optional&quot;:false,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;List information in reverse chronological order (most recent first)&quot;},{&quot;step&quot;:1,&quot;do&quot;:true,&quot;optional&quot;:false,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Start with education before relevant work experience if you are a young graduate&quot;},{&quot;step&quot;:1,&quot;do&quot;:true,&quot;optional&quot;:false,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;List headings (such as Experience) in order of importance&quot;},{&quot;step&quot;:1,&quot;do&quot;:true,&quot;optional&quot;:false,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Use consistent spacing, bold, and capitalisation for emphasis&quot;},{&quot;step&quot;:1,&quot;do&quot;:true,&quot;optional&quot;:false,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Maximum of 2 pages&quot;},{&quot;step&quot;:1,&quot;do&quot;:true,&quot;optional&quot;:false,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Be honest and positive in your resume. 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