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Useful CV Tips

Whilst your CV will never fully encapsulate you and your experience it will be the first impression a client will get of you and so it's essential that your CV is as good as it can be. These tips should give you some helpful information on what makes a good CV.

• Try and keep your CV to two pages. Unless you are at a senior level and have plenty of relevant experience aim to make two pages your maximum.
  
• Make the CV as relevant as you can. For example if you are going for a sales position make sure that any previous sales experience is given as much reference as it can. Giving your CV focus is important.
  
• Use a professional font and try and keep colours to a minimum. Putting your name in colours surrounded by flashing stars and smiling faces doesn't create the most professional impression.
  
• Divide your CV into clear sub headings e.g. Personal Details, Profile, Education, Employment History, Interests.
  
• Your Personal Profile should detail your strengths, attributes and realistic career ambitions.
  
• Employment History: Start with your most recent experience and work backwards.
  
• Make sure that there are no gaps in your CV. Whether you've been travelling or freelancing it's vital that you say so.
  
• List your achievements. If you've organised the world's most successful exhibition say so!
  
• Spell and grammar check your CV.and then get someone to check it for you.
  
• Don't lie or elaborate the truth.
  
• Don't include a photo.
  
• Sometimes a consultant will suggest making alterations so don't be afraid or too proud to change your CV.
  
• List your interests. You may have interests in common with potential employers so put them down.