Preparing your CV

A CV is simply a tool to help you secure an interview. It is your chance to make the right impression with a prospective employer and opens the door to an interview. Your Parkhouse consultant will advise you on CV content and layout, but here are a few initial pointers

• Presentation is vital. Use only one typeface, use upper and lower case letters, make sure your headings are consistent and keep to your margins
• Start with your personal details followed by a brief summary of your strengths and qualities. Ideally this should be less than 50 words
• List your qualifications, education and training concisely
• Detail your career chronologically, starting with your present/most recent job
• Give a brief description of each job only when it is relevant - include responsibilities and achievements
• Don't over elaborate. Your CV should be a maximum of 3 pages in total
• Check carefully for spelling and grammatical errors
• Use bullet points wherever possible