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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

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