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BASIC points to remember when CV writing
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Your CV is the first impression an employer will get of you so it is important to get it right. Here are some basic and most probably obvious points to think about when writing your CV:
- Do a spell check using your computer
- Do not include every single bit of detail from your past
- Keep the CV to 2 to 3 pages long
- Make sure you have all of your contact information at the top including your name, address, email address and telephone number
- Use bullet points where necessary so as not to have too much text that can be long wined and boring
- Use a font that is readable and a size of about 10 or 12
- Use only 1 colour and use bold and underlining to highlight titles/sections
- Make sure you use good spacing between each section and ensure they are entitled properly
- Only use a photo if you have been asked to
- State where you have been unemployed if you have and do not leave any unexplained gaps
- With your employment, go in reverse chronological order with the most recent first
- Make sure the CV is relevant to the role and employer
- Include a cover letter with your CV to summarise the CV and objectives always
- You do not need to include the details of your references always, you can say “references supplied on request”. If you do use names, make sure you have asked them first
- Be honest and never enhance the truth or lie – it is not worth it
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