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It is important that your CV conveys the right message, in the right format, and contains the essential information that employers are looking for. Your CV will normally form the first impression an employer will have of you, and getting it right could be the difference between being invited to interview or not.
It is no exaggeration to say that a CV that is poorly presented and difficult to navigate will simply be discarded. To avoid this happening and make sure your CV represents you in the best possible light, consider the following points when writing your CV.
It is no exaggeration to say that a CV that is poorly presented and difficult to navigate will simply be discarded. To avoid this happening and make sure your CV represents you in the best possible light, consider the following points when writing your CV.
- Your CV should contain clear, concise information in a format that is easy to read.
- A CV should include:
- Contact details
- Personal Statement / Profile
- Skills & Achievements
- Experience / Work History
- Education
- Hobbies / Interests
- Links to your portfolio and website (if appropriate)
Please see our guide to essential content for your CV for more detail. - Try to keep a CV to 2 or 3 pages in length and use bullet points effectively.
- Avoid using unusual fonts. Pick something such as Arial or Helvetica.
- Provide full personal contact details including Name, Address, telephone numbers (home and mobile ideally), email address, and links to your website or portfolio (if appropriate).
- Avoid using amusing email addresses.
- If you include a photo, make sure it is professional and appropriate.
- There is no need to include your date of birth, marital status or other irrelevant information.
- Make sure your CV is honest and accurate and includes no spelling mistakes.
For more information please see our guides to CV writing and our CV templates. Please also feel free to contact us for further help.
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