CV Tips

 

Do not hand write a CV.

 

Use good quality white A4 paper to print your CV (if possible use a laser printer).

 

Use a clear typeface.

 

Ensure the layout is evenly spaced and easy to read, using subheadings to draw the reader's eye to important information.

 

Remember to keep all information on your CV concise and clear. Short simple sentences are easy to scan and take in. Where

possible, use a mixture of text and bullet points.

 

Be scrupulously careful when you proofread, a misspelling or grammatical error gets noticed before the point you are trying to make does. Get someone else to check it for you.

 

Put yourself in the position of the intended reader, they are looking for positive proof of reasons to employ YOU so focus on your skills and experience. This is not the time to be modest; it is an opportunity to highlight your career achievements.

 

All the information you give must be accurate, be honest.

 

Always keep your CV up to date.