CV Writing Tips

Your CV is a crucial part of the job application process and it is vital you ‘sell yourself’ from the outset. A CV is often the only medium used to get an interview so it is imperative it reflects your key skills and experience and catches the attention of the reader.

A good CV is one of your most valuable assets. It must demonstrate what you can offer, how you have benefited other organisations and your key achievements.

A CV should summarise your education, background, employment, training and voluntary experience, special skills and any other information you feel is relevant.

Above all for a CV to be effective it must stand out from the rest!

CV Checklist

• Your full name
• Address & post code
• Telephone/Email contact details
• Personal profile (optional)
• Skills & knowledge
• Work experience
• Achievements (qualified where possible)
• Training & Development
• Education (quote your highest level first)
• Leisure interests (if they are appropriate and relevant)
• Does the CV reflect the requirements of the job?

Download the full CV Writing Tips guide.

Highlights include:

• What your CV should include
• Personal profile examples
• Suggestions to start drafting your CV
• Examples of power words