Our Top 10 CV Essentials…
To celebrate our 10 year anniversary, here are our 10 top tips for putting your CV together
When applying for a new job your CV is the ticket to getting your foot in the door and securing an interview. So, what do you need to do to make sure yours “cuts the mustard”?
- Get the basics right
There is no right or wrong way to write a CV but make sure you include personal contact details, qualifications, work history, relevant skills, and achievements. You can also include hobbies and reference details.
- Presentation is key
CVs should be clearly presented and well structured. A recruiter’s eye will naturally fall to the upper middle area of the first page so make sure that is where you put your important information.
- Stick to no more than 3 pages of A4
Recruiters are unlikely to read long CVs cover to cover so include enough relevant detail but keep it short and sweet.
- Understand the job description and highlight your most relevant experience
Self-explanatory really, always tailor your CV to the job you are applying for.
- Make the most of skills
Use a skills section to make sure you stand out from the crowd.
- Make the most of experience
Use assertive and positive language in the skills section such as “developed”, “organised” and “achieved”
- Education
List any professional qualifications, training, education and courses.
- Keep your CV up to date
This way you are always ready to apply for that dream job.
- References
Try to include two if possible or state “References available on request” if you are not happy disclosing at this stage.
- Interests
Highlight interests and hobbies outside of work, let know a little about you and what you enjoy doing in your spare time.
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