Getting a job in Lebanon requires small efforts. You have to show recruiters that you meet the requirements. There is no best way to do that other than a CV. This document lists down your skills and qualifications. To make a valuable application, you need to know the ABCs of CV writing including the best way to showcase your skills, experience, and achievements. In Lebanon, a CV can be written in English, Arabic, and French. Whatever is your CV language, there is always a preferable standard leading to direct recruitment. Let’s find out how. Take a look at; How to Find a Job in Lebanon?

Lebanon CV Guide:

Having an impressive CV can be a bit expensive from websites specialized in designing and crafting CVs. As  a job seeker, you need to rely on your own hands to do a unique CV far from imitation. For a job winning CV, you have to select the appropriate information matching the job offer. Having a ready-made CV cannot always be the winning ace in every job application. This document is suitable for a single job application. So, it is better not to employ the same CV, whenever you are applying for a job. Customizing a CV for another job application takes only a few minutes. Once you master the basic guidelines of writing a CV, you can easily update your old version CV to the next target profession. Instead of paying money to get a CV, sign up to Fratres and check the best ways for crafting a CV/ resume according to the standards of your dream country.

Lebanon CV Format:

CVs in Lebanon include a photo attached on the upper corner of your document. The rest of the page includes a list of your professional information. Photos are essential in Lebanese job applications. Recruiters feel less interested in anonymous applicants. That’s why it is important to choose a professional photo similar to passport photos. A photo in a CV can help you get a front-office job, or a job that has contact with people such as teaching, hotel jobs, customer-service jobs, secretarial and airline jobs. This photo should be recent and not from college days or ceremonies. Then, the second thing to consider when writing a CV is the format. You should think about how to list your content and which section comes first. The CV components are not based on a random choice. Each order has a professional significance:

-A functional CV: it is a CV that tells about professional experiences without any gap or break. Everything in this CV is following a chronological order starting from the recent job to the oldest and the recent degree to the oldest. A chronological CV includes this format; name, contact information, profile, work experience, education, skills, achievements.

-A Skills-based CV: this CV is for beginners in the professional world. For example, students who are looking for entry-level jobs usually go for this CV type. The components of this CV format are; name, contact information, profile, internships, education, skills, achievements. Here are Jobs in Lebanon for Students

- Combination CV: this CV includes both models. It puts emphasis on both skills and previous professions. A Combination CV includes similar information to the job offer. For example, if the job you have applied for requires a Bachelor’s degree obtained in 2015, while you have a Master’s degree obtained in 2017, you should put the Bachelor’s degree, as your recent degree is not the required one.

CV Writing Tips and Examples:

A successful CV reflects valuable information and organized details. To ensure a better candidacy, double check your CV, before submitting your application. Keep an eye on the job description while writing your CV. The main objective from this document is to show that you match the requirements of the job. Tailoring your CV to the job offer will definitely increase your chances of being selected for an interview.

Remember, the best CV is not the one stuffed with details. Employers do not spend more than 5 minutes examining your CV. So, just focus on the information they need. Your CV needs to provide just enough information to show that you are a suitable candidate for the job.

Select a suitable template: an attractive presentation can grab the recruiter attention. Remember to make the CV headings with bold letters. Choose a moderate spacing with a readable letter size.  The sections are clear and distinct, along with accurate and consistent formatting that doesn't distract from the content. The essential point here is to make your CV easier on the reader's eye. The design and layout of your CV should look professional, which leads recruiters to meet you in a job interview.

What Should You Put in your CV?

 Let’s consider that you are making a functional CV. Your main focus will be an illustrative work experience starting by the recent profession going towards the oldest one. The selected professions should be relevant to the field. Avoid writing about school jobs or non relevant jobs.

1.Name and Contact Information:

This section includes your full name, phone number and email address. Including an address with a zip code is no longer reliable in a CV.

2.Profile:

This section is a small summary of your application. Give personal attributes such as motivation, career oriented, and seriousness. Indicate also your professional situation such as, experiences or internships. Here is an example:

A motivated and serious Civil Engineer, with more than 3 years of professional experience in construction companies, a former volunteer in ecological projects. Deeply interested in offering valuable civil supplies for inhabitants, open and closed spaces.

3. Work Experience:

This section includes your work history. You should write the recent job to the oldest one. Follow this example by writing about what you did, where and when you got the previous job.

-Civil Engineer (Feb 2016– Present), Iskaan  company, Saudi Arabia

• Setting up residential plans for the company’s projects.
• Following the rural plan
• Allocating green spaces in town design

-Real Estate Agent (2014 – 2016),Iskaan firm, Saudi Arabia

• Responding to Customer’s queries
• Suggesting Rents projects
• Assisting clients

4. Education:

This section showcases your qualifications. It includes all the relevant degrees, starting from the recently obtained degree to the oldest one.

5. Skills

This section should alternate between soft and hard skills. It should include skills required in the job description and others that can be considered as extra competencies such as, mastering languages and computer tools.

These were the top five elements that can build a professional CV in Lebanon. You can finalize your CV with an achievement in case you have obtained some awards.