Keep it short
and simple make sure your CV is no longer than 2 pages
Use plain white
paper and black print; avoid coloured or textured paper and unusual
fonts. Your CV needs to be friendly towards photocopiers, faxes
and scanners Design and layout should be clear and uncluttered
A CV is not
just a record of your responsibilities, employers need to know
how you performed in each role - ideally in bullet points
Start with
your most recent job and work backwards
Detail the
exact period of your employment followed by the company name and
position held
Grab the recruiter’s
attention by listing your core skills and main strengths
Job descriptions
should be expressive and descriptive
Keep personal
details brief and essential
Include details
of any language skills
Relevant information
such as driving licenses
Ensure that
information is prioritised effectively
Include responsibilities
and achievements
Arrange your
qualifications to show relevant ongoing professional development
Highlight training courses attended
Include memberships
of professional organisations
Tailor your
CV specifically for each job application, and never send a photocopy
Employers do not need as much detail about what you did five years
ago and even less what you did ten years ago
Put additional
information you think is useful at the end of the CV
