What should go in a good CV? - Key tips for ‘Killer CV’s
1) Focus with the end in mind to get you on the ‘yes’ pile for the interview i.e try to see things through the eyes of the reader/’buyer’. Make it easy and interesting for them to read your CV
2) Presentation is key. The aim is 2 pages of quality information. Use the space wisely with plenty of white space for ease of reading and bullet points to keep it short and specific, avoiding cluttered text
3) Start with a profile and bring your CV to life by bringing out your personality and work ethic, as this is your one chance to create an impression
4) Write the CV in the 3rd person (not I) e.g. Self motivated rather than I am self motivated
5) Focus on what you have achieved not what you have done. This is what employers want and shows initiative
6) Think carefully about your specific career achievements. Highlight achievements that you have gained recognition for, also aspects of importance to you that may have gone unnoticed
7) Flesh out your key skills and attributes, relate these to your job roles or as a separate heading to stand out
8) If you have had a long career, concentrate on the last 10-15 years. Most employers aren’t too bothered about what happened before this
9) Highlight relevant work related training, qualifications and memberships of professional bodies in the CV
10) Highlight anything else that will put you in good light or shows that you have developed or demonstrated skills outside of the workplace e.g. voluntary work, outside interests and projects
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