Your personal details section is the first part of
your CV, and it has the priority over all other sections. It is located at the
top of the CV, and is the first thing your reader/ employer will see. You should
therefore keep it as best, truthful and detailed as it should be; it holds the
information that will be needed to contact you anytime.
This information can be the header of your CV with your
name heading it. However, you should know that your header should be
written in the best way you like it: there is no such
thing as the perfect CV; it’s your personal sales brochure, so you decide
ultimately how you want to present yourself. But then, below are the things
that are essential to include in the personal details section of your CV
· Name (in big, bold writing)
· Address
· Telephone number
· Email address
These ones below are things that are optional to Include in the Personal Details section
· Nationality
· Date of Birth
· Gender
· Marital Status
· Photograph
· Driving licence details
· Health status
· Name (in big, bold writing)
· Address
· Telephone number
· Email address
These ones below are things that are optional to Include in the Personal Details section
· Nationality
· Date of Birth
· Gender
· Marital Status
· Photograph
· Driving licence details
· Health status
Since your CV can only be two pages long,
it will be a good idea if you keep this personal details section brief on your
CV. Make sure to keep your CV and personal details professional!
Also ensure that you use an appropriate email address on your CV. It may not make your chances of getting an interview but it sure can destroy your chances if you get it wrong.
Also ensure that you use an appropriate email address on your CV. It may not make your chances of getting an interview but it sure can destroy your chances if you get it wrong.