{"id":171830,"date":"2020-12-04T12:10:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T12:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/?p=171830"},"modified":"2022-03-28T08:52:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T08:52:26","slug":"how-to-create-a-cv-on-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/how-to-create-a-cv-on-your-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a CV on your phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seen a job you just\u00a0have\u00a0<\/em>to apply for<\/a> but you can’t because you’re using a phone? Think again! You can build a stylish, professional CV in a matter of moments from the comfort of your smartphone.<\/p>\n

Let’s show you how!<\/p>\n

How to Create a CV on My Phone<\/h1>\n

One: Use a Simple Word Processor<\/h2>\n

Whether it’s Microsoft Word or Pages, use a simple word processor app. Smartphones are great for many things, but they\u00a0aren’t<\/em> too good at managing complicated word processing programs. For the most part, this doesn’t matter for a CV since you need it to be uncomplicated and clean<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two: Stick to Standard Formatting Settings<\/h2>\n

While word processor apps tend to offer a bunch of fonts and other options, stick to the basics. Using lots of sidebars and unusual settings will make your mobile resume look\u00a0incredibly<\/em> cluttered and offputting.<\/p>\n

Three: Keep It Concise<\/h2>\n

Mobile screens aren’t made for displaying a load of information \u2014 and neither is your CV. Since you’re working on a smaller screen, it makes it easier to keep things concise. Remember to get straight to the point when writing your resume for maximum impact.<\/p>\n

Four: Save It As a PDF<\/h2>\n

If you’re using Word to write your CV, your formatting will probably change quite dramatically if you leave it as a Word document and send it to employers. Because of this, we’d suggest you save it as a PDF. These files aren’t so easily messed with and will (hopefully) cure any formatting issues, regardless of the device the recipient uses.<\/p>\n

If You Want to Get a Bit Fancy, Use a CV App<\/h1>\n

Sometimes, using a regular word processing app isn’t going to cut the mustard \u2014 especially if you’re applying for a creative position. In this case, you’ll want to make use of a free CV builder app that will help you to create something memorable.<\/p>\n

There are plenty to choose from, but these are our favorites!<\/p>\n

ResumeNerd<\/a><\/h2>\n

After you’ve downloaded ResumeNerd, you are presented with a handy step-by-step wizard. This will help you choose words that are guaranteed to get you noticed and land you the job of your dreams.<\/p>\n

It allows you to easily input your greatest talents, achievements, and strengths to show off your skills and wow employers. This app prides itself on being fast yet efficient.<\/p>\n

Resume Builder<\/a><\/h2>\n

This app offers over 100 CV templates that will make your resume go from bland to breathtaking in a few taps.<\/p>\n

You can customize everything from the font color to the page size and add various sections that will ensure you stand out from the crowd. Not to mention that you’ll receive guidance along with pre-written examples to take your CV to the next level.<\/p>\n

Resume Star: Pro CV Maker<\/a><\/h2>\n

Resume Star might not look like the most\u00a0modern\u00a0<\/em>app of all time.\u00a0But<\/em>, it\u00a0is<\/em> effective for building a simple, elegant CV.<\/p>\n

The templates get straight to the point. All you have to do is write your achievements, strengths, and hobbies into some text fields and the app will curate it into a working resume in no time – which you can then you use to apply for any job<\/a>. It’s a no-fuss, no-headache builder \u2014 what more could you ask for?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Seen a job you just\u00a0have\u00a0to apply for but you can’t because you’re using a phone? Think again! You can build a stylish, professional CV in a matter of moments from the comfort of your smartphone. Let’s show you how! How to Create a CV on My Phone One: Use a Simple Word Processor Whether it’s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":171831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171830"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171830"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":172062,"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171830\/revisions\/172062"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joblife.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}