Writing that winning CV

Your curriculum vitae (CV) is a key document you will use to sell yourself to a prospective employer. So you need to make sure you take time to get it right!  A good CV can make or break any job application. Make sure your CV communicates your skills and expertise.

What to include in your CV:

• Your personal details i.e. your name, contact details including your address, phone numbers and e-mail address
• Add a personal statement
• Skills and personal qualities that match the employers specifications
• Work history including paid and unpaid and any work experience 
• Your education qualifications and training
• Knowledge of languages
• Any relevant licences e.g driving
• Your hobbies, interests and other activities

What to exclude from your CV

• Your photograph
• Your gender
• Unrelated work experience
• Do not title your CV “CV”or Resume
• Do not let your CV go over one to two-page limit.

Finally when writing that winning CV, consider your layout, keywords and presentation. And don’t forget to do a spell check!

Good luck with your job search!