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CV Writing Tips

1. Do not make your CV too long. Try to stick to 2 sides of A4 if possible
2. There is no need to put personal information such as your date of birth or marital status on your CV. There is also no need for a photo
3. Always write your CV in chronological order with your most recent position first
4. Avoid being too wordy – your key responsibilities should be bulleted clearly and concisely
5. Try to write your CV in the third person. Avoid using ‘I’
6. Make sure the information you provide is relevant to the role you are applying for
7. Make sure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors – ask people to proof-read for you
8. Do not have unexplained gaps in your work history. Explain any gaps that you may have clearly and concisely
9. Never lie on your CV - it must be a true account of your skills and experience. You could be caught out if you choose to over embellish
10. Make your CV positive and do not focus on any negatives. Employers want to know what you can do, rather than what you can’t do
11. Try and make your CV sound enthusiastic and confident and keep it interesting
12. Outline your key skills close to the top of your CV so they can be seen at a glance
13. Use the past tense for your previous jobs and present tense for your current one
14. Include any skills which may be useful in a business environment, such as linguistic skills