CV Advice

The purpose of a CV is to promote you! Don’t be modest; sell all of your relevant skills. A CV is a tool for getting you an interview and a first opportunity to make an impression on a potential employer!

CV Layout

• The secret behind an effective CV is to keep it simple.
• It’s a good idea to begin your CV with a ‘personal profile’ or ‘key skills’ heading.
• Your CV should be in chronological order.

Start with your current or most recent employer’s name, dates employed and position held. Your duties should then be written in a bullet-point format for clarity and easy reading. It is important to make sure that there are no unexplained gaps in the CV and that the information you provide is succinct and accurate.

Presentation

• The CV should be stapled together rather than bound or paper clipped, (as it may get detached and be difficult for the employer to photocopy).
• Your CV should be printed on a high quality white paper and enclosed in a suitable envelope.
• Enclosing a covering letter, re-enforcing your application will give it further credibility.

Attention to Detail

• It is obvious yet vital that you re-read your CV several times to eliminate any errors.
• Pay attention to detail guarding against spelling mistakes, ensuring consistency of fonts, indentations and grammar.

Click here to view our recommended CV layout.