Tips On....

CV Dos

• Develop a CV using 1-2 full pages.
• Deep margins and lots of white space make a CV easier to read.
• Maintain the same font throughout the document (no smaller than 10 point) and minimise the use of different font sizes.
• Use bullet points to list your achievements. Avoid long sentences.
• Action verbs will grab the reader's attention. 
• Quantify your achievements with specific examples and numbers (i.e. increased sales by 15% over a 12 month period).
• Focus on your more recent experience. Give more detail about your recent job as opposed to one five or more years ago.
• Give priority to your skills and achievements rather than just the responsibilities of the job.
• Think before you list your hobbies or interests. Make sure they tell the reader something positive about you. 
• Make sure you always include the following information:
  
  Name
  Address
  Telephone number (mobile is preferable)
  Email address
  Citizenship/Visa Status (if relevant)
  Date of Birth (if customary in the market you are applying in)

CV Don'ts

• Don't put your current salary on your CV. It could rule you out before you even get started.
• Don't use the personal pronoun “I” in your CV.
• Don't list the names of your spouse, children or pets on your CV.
• Don't write a CV which is longer than 3 pages.
• Don't have any grammar or spelling mistakes in your CV.
• Don't attach a photograph with your CV unless specifically requested to do so (or if you are very good looking or look very young for your age!).
• Don't ever lie or even stretch the truth on your CV. You will get found out and could lose your job.
• Don't attach references unless specifically requested. These come into play further along the interview process.

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