8 TIPS ON WRITING A GOOD CV

Below are a few tips to consider when writing a CV:
1. Your CV is a marketing tool, not your
biography so don’t fill it with irrelevant
detail . Make it clear how you can help
the company . Show that you
understand the job and the
companies needs.
2. Be very clear on why you are right for
the particular job , and choose
appropriate examples. Job
applications involve being a sniper,
not using a shot gun, Make your
examples relevant.
3. Use achievement bullets and action
statements , not vague terms. Describe
how your work has lead to
measurable outcomes. Use numerical
data when available .
4. Be succinct, make every word count
and don’t include unnecessary details .
When short listing less than a minute
is given to a first review. List examples
in order of relevance so the best
examples are near the top under each
job .
5. Think about layout , words are
important but your CV also needs to
look good . Make use of white space
and choose just a couple of fonts .
Make the shortlister want to read your
CV .
6. Include details of unusual interests,
get them interested so they want to
meet you. If you’ve climbed a
mountain or involved in something
unusual write it down!
7. Don ’t rely on spell checker, read your
CV through carefully and get others to
do so as well, typos and worse are a
reason to put your CV in the reject
plan . Mistakes show you don’t care.
8. Be truthful, if you ‘improve ’ your
grades or job titles and you are found
out you will be dismissed.