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Hungary CV

 

Hungarian employers value a good academic background, languages, computer skills and an understanding of business.

The aim of your Hungary CV should be to persuade recruiters to invite you for a job interview. Therefore, your CV is a marketing tool, which needs to be customized to the market in which you intend to use it.

The Hungary CV is normally typed on one to maximum two pages. Select between a chronological - starting with your first job, reversed chronological - most recent job listed first and functional CV. The functional CV - information structured per item, is relatively new in Hungary, but some companies ­ especially foreign ­ like this format. Pay attention to the layout, making sure it is well structured and focused.

Hungary CV are rather detailed, emphasizing education above practical experience. Your personal details should include name, address, telephone and/or fax number, e-mail address, nationality, martial status and date of birth.

Often CV are kept on file for lengthy periods, so any contact details you give have to remain accurate in the long term. A daytime phone number, with the international access code and e-mail are most important.

Specify all qualifications obtained. Include examination grades giving dates of attendance, study emphases, diplomas and degrees. Mention additional training and special skills such as computer programs in which you are proficient. Give here all information on your knowledge and important skills that might interest a potential employer.

Because languages are considered very important in Hungary, detail them. Mention your native tongue and describe level of fluency for the other languages with reference to the spoken and written levels.

‘Work Experience’ should reveal all your practical experience, including apprenticeships and courses. Include concise details of what the job entailed, your title and responsibilities held in each job.

Make your CV more effective by providing examples to illustrate your achievements. Use power words and action verbs such as contributed, organized, demonstrated, trained, managed, developed, coordinated etc. Bullet point these at the start of a sentence for maximum impact.

Leisure activities such as music, arts, spots and hobbies are optional, but much appreciated. Close your Hungary CV with “References available on request”.

CV are often scanned by employers, so make your CV scannable by avoiding for example lines or italic fonts etc.

Finally, carefully consider what to leave out of your CV and exclude anything that might give prospective employers a chance to discriminate against you.


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Now to finalize your hungary job search, if your hungary cover letter and Hungary CV are ready, you may email them through our job search engine to job recruiters and executive headhunters.

On a hungary job interview page you will find useful tips on a job interview and a job interview dress code in Hungary.

Good luck with your Hungary CV.

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