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CV hints and tips

A CV should be well written and presented professionally in order to catch our eye. Here are a few simple rules which you should always follow – and could dramatically increase your chances of success.

Here’s our list of CV layout dos and dont's;

CV do's

• Keep it short and use bullet points
• Tailor your CV to the role and explain gaps in your CV
• Present your work experience in reverse chronological to keep things clear and easily legible
• Play to your strengths. Format your CV to maximise the impact of your application
• Include contact details and keep your email address professional
• Ask someone to check for typos - we’re all human, it happens. But try to avoid it if possible

CV dont's

• Be afraid of white space. Remember: Sometimes less is more
• Try to include too much. The ideal CV should be no more than two pages long
• Include irrelevant information. Before including any points in your application, ask the same question: will it help you get the role
• Don't have an inconsistent font on your CV. Arial 11 or Calibri 12 will do
• Use crazy colours or fonts and don't include a selfie

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