{"id":823,"date":"2018-03-07T15:46:22","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T15:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/?p=823"},"modified":"2018-03-07T15:54:49","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T15:54:49","slug":"cv-template-for-an-electrical-engineer-tips-for-applying-for-electrical-engineering-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/cv-template-for-an-electrical-engineer-tips-for-applying-for-electrical-engineering-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"CV Template for an Electrical Engineer – Tips for Applying for Electrical Engineering Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for a new electrical engineering job? If so, you\u2019re in luck, as we\u2019ve created a simple CV template checklist you can follow to ensure your next job application is successful.<\/p>\n

For the very best electrical engineering job opportunities in the South West<\/a>, make sure you submit your CV to us here at BMR Solutions, so we can help match you with the top employers. We specialise in technical recruitment and should be your first point of call for any job search.<\/p>\n

Electrical Engineer CV Template<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications for electrical engineering jobs can often be competitive, so it\u2019s important your CV stands out and illustrates your suitability for the role.<\/p>\n

Electrical engineering jobs are likely to ask for experience and knowledge around electrical systems and processes. Understanding and feeling confident using electrical schematics, diagrams and drawings, as well as working across teams on projects, will help showcase your ability to deliver results for the organisation.<\/p>\n

Electrical systems will need to adhere to certain health and safety standards which is likely to be an important element of any electrical engineering job.<\/p>\n

Within electrical engineering, there are many different roles, such as designing, testing, building and integrating electrical systems. Depending on experience, engineers may also move into more senior positions which may require more managerial skills. You are likely to work with various other departments including; Documentation, Technology, Purchasing, Operations, Quality and Manufacturing. This makes electrical engineers who can demonstrate solid teamwork and communication skills as being the candidates who are likely to be able to meet the requirements of the job.<\/p>\n

The guidance below offers some things every electrical engineering CV should include to help employers make the best decision about your application.<\/p>\n

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  1. Contact Details & Personal Statement\/Summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s always worth starting a CV with your contact details, such as email, phone and address so an employer can easily contact you. Following this information, a very brief personal statement, helps introduce your CV and highlight some key aspects of it. If employers are going through hundreds of CVs, they may not read every single detail, so having a digestible paragraph that explicitly explains why you\u2019re suitable for that job, is a great place to start.<\/p>\n

    Read the job advert carefully (or similar job adverts that you\u2019d be interested in applying for), and ensure your personal statement reflects similar language and highlights skills that are usually required.<\/p>\n

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    1. Skills & Qualifications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      It\u2019s important to highlight your skills on a CV. This is a chance to illustrate that you have the knowledge and skills to do the job.<\/p>\n

      The level of skills required will largely vary depending on the level of engineer. For more senior roles, skills such as project management and leadership are likely to be desired, while entry level engineers won\u2019t be required to have such skills.<\/p>\n

      Some skills to consider include:<\/p>\n