Your CV is your first opportunity to sell yourself to a future employer. It is important to match your CV to the role you are applying for and ensure relevant details stand out and are clear and concise.

Keep it simple!

Use a simple layout:

• Consistent format for each page
• Same font throughout
• Use bold where appropriate
• Use bullet points
• Colour or fancy bindings are not required

What to include:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number; home/mobile
• E-mail address
• Personal statement; make it relevant and check it doesn’t conflict with the types of jobs you are applying for.
• Work history; include dates, name of company, position held, key responsibilities or duties and your reasons for leaving each role
• Approximately 10 years work history
• Achievements in your career to date
• Transferable skills

What not to include:

• Photo
• Age
• Gender
• Graphics/Pictures

Check, double check and then have a friend check for errors. Make sure you have used consistent and correct punctuation, you’ve checked for spelling mistakes and you’ve included all the requested information.