CV ADVICE
When you fi nd yourself in the unenviable position of having to put together your own CV, there is so much confl icting advice these days, you may not know what to do for the best. The simple fact is,
DOs & DON’Ts
there are a few universal rules which are relatively easy to follow and will ensure you avoid some of the most common pitfalls. Here are a few pointers to guide you:
Do
• Include an opening paragraph as an introduction, to set the focus of the CV and outline your future career aspirations
• Include a section about your skills, to highlight your strengths to potential employers. This is the sales pitch of the CV
• If you are a recent graduate and your degree is a big selling point, make sure you make the degree more prominent by including modules or projects
• Use bullet points rather than solid paragraphs of text, as these are easier on the eye, better to read and more attractive
• Try to include a section on your interests and activities – this can give the reader a lot more insight about you. Remember, a potential employer also wants to know what you are like as a person.
Don’t
• Make it any longer than two pages. One may be too brief, but any more than two and you could risk losing the reader’s interest
• Be tempted to go in for fancy borders, jazzy fonts or luminous text as this can look frivolous. Try to keep it sober and professional
• Leave any gaps and make sure you account for all periods of unemployment. Time not accounted for on the CV will raise suspicions and look sloppy
• Include reasons for leaving previous jobs – it is better to avoid negativity in your CV
• Forget to spell check and proofread your CV – spelling and grammatical errors are unforgivable and are an instant fail.
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