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CV Tips (Scroll to the end for more tips)
There is no such thing as a perfect CV and there are many different schools of thought on the best approach. However, a CV must be easy to read, structured and contain the relevant information. Your People First consultant will be able to advise you individually on how to write a CV and its content and layout. However, here are a few pointers to get you started:
Presentation
- Use only one typeface
- Use bullet points where possible
- Keep the layout clean and organised
- Limit your CV to a maximum of two sides of A4
- Double check your CV for spelling and grammatical errors and ask a friend to check your CV before you send it out.
Content
- Make sure your CV is factual and concise
- Back up your skills with examples when possible
- Always be honest about facts including qualifications
- Provide all your work history and explain any gaps – never try to cover up any gaps by tweaking the dates
Layout
- The most important information should appear on the first page
- Write a personal profile of yourself to highlight your strengths, achievements and qualities (this should be about 50 words)
- Include details of your education and qualifications, as well as names of schools and results achieved
- Detail your work history in
chronological order, starting with your present or most recent job