CV Writing Tips
A resume is a vital component to the success of a job application. This is the first impression that an employer (or consultant) will have of the quality of a candidate's work and therefore the candidate himself or herself.
How to write a CV
- Include contact/personal details at the front (DOB due to legislation has been rendered as unnecessary)
- Ensure all qualifications and jobs are dated
- Gaps of 3-4 months will require a brief explanation
- Examples of selling points: High light well-known employers, rare skill sets, and the scale of projects and add particularly relevant qualifications.
- Provide examples of people you were responsible for, budgets, and number of people affected etc
- Include examples of achievements
- Only supply supporting documents such as certificates or letters of recommendation if stated
- Do not use confusing job titles to try to inflate importance of previous roles or use internal company titles that are meaningless to others.
- State the scope and size of a business involved with in the case of lesser known forms - Your hobbies / interests should be brief - no more than two sentences
- Revisit your completed CV to check if these come across
CV Layout
- 2-3 pages long is sufficient inmost cases
- A clear font, such as Arial, should be used and sensible spacing with clear breaks in between sections should be included.
- Bullet point key information instead of using paragraphs.
