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