Is Your CV Up To Scratch?

By Clare Westwood


Curriculum Vitae Checklist

Often CV's only get a fifteen second glance at first. If you want to get your own CV noticed then make sure your CV does the following:-

Your CV will need to look original and not as though it is lifted straight from a template. It will need to be inviting and contain clear sections with a pleasing layout that is easy to follow. The actual design of the CV needs to be slightly more detailed than some of the basic templates available. You need to provide a summary of your qualifications in order for it to appear easy to read. The CV needs to be neither too long nor too brief.

Above all your CV needs to be professional and straight to the point. It is wise to always take care over small details such as layout, spelling and grammar. Design elements such as underlining, bolding and bullet points should be incorporated whenever possible. Your CV should be laid out so that it is easy on the eye. If it flows onto a number of pages make sure you number them.

Be sure to make a header for each section on the CV. Check that your work history is entered with your most recent job first.

Sometimes people like to include a career goal at the end of their CV, this can be a good idea but it can also work against you if you are applying for lots of different jobs. If your goal does not match up with the role you have applied for it may work against you.

Your accomplishments should be detailed and wherever possible quantified by using percentages, number and other measures of success.

Make sure your CV reflects the skills that the interviewer is looking for. You can also include an additional information section if you think this is beneficial.




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