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Your CV is an important tool for promoting yourself. It provides a concise and effective summary of your experience, achievements and interests, both academically and otherwise.
Did you know that most employers only scan it for roughly 10 seconds? Does your CV meet these requirements? You can check this and optimise your CV using the CV Feedback Tool (log in with your @student.uva.nl email address).
Other CV tips
Have a look at CV tips (including examples of CVs and our CV checklist)
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