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PREPARING YOUR CV
A CV is often the first opportunity for a potential
employer to assess how you present yourself. A poorly written and presented
CV, no matter how relevant the content, will probably create a negative
impression.
Here are our Top CV Tips to help you make that all-important first impression
a positive one.
Length - One page is too short, five
is maximum - and 2 - 4 pages are optimum. Use a clear modern font such
as Arial. The best CVs are visually appealing and easy to read.
Layout - start with a couple of short,
factual paragraphs which highlight your skills and experience and any
unique qualities you want to promote. When you focus on your skills, remember
to describe what skills you have developed during your previous experiences
rather than simply listing the tasks that you have completed.
Work History - put your experience in
reverse chronological order (latest role first), articulating your own
duties and accountabilities. Describe each employer briefly by outlining
the industry or market. If you have an unusual job title, then please
give a generic description of what you do.
Keep the information to the point -
remember that future employers do not need as much detail about what you
did 5 years ago, even less about what you did 10 years ago, a single sentence
may suffice.
Achievements - describe the value you
personally brought to your employment in the Work History as well as any
key achievements and management responsibilities, numbers of staff, etc.
Education, Qualifications and Training
- be explicit about degree subjects, grades and awarding institutions,
and list all professional qualifications. Also include any additional
training courses you have attended
Contact - don't forget to put down your
full postal address, email address(es), land line and mobile telephone
numbers.
Please try and avoid these common CV blunders:
- grammatical, spelling errors and typographical mistakes
- mixing different text colours and fonts
- Do not include too many hobbies or interests
