When it comes to preparing a CV it is important to include only relevant information. A recruiter or prospective employer needs to be able to review a CV and get a good overview of a candidate's core strengths and achievements quickly and easily.
Our Top 11 Tips will hopefully keep you on the straight and narrow when it comes to preparing your own CV.
1. Keep it short. 2 to 3 pages is ideal and please, no photos!
2. Don’t forget your contact details – home address, email and mobile number.
3. List your academics.
4. Use bullet points to highlight your experiences under each job.
5. List employers’ names, dates of employment and job titles.
6. List your clients under each job.
7. List the types of positions you filled under each job.
8. List your billings good or bad. You know we're going to ask!
9. Tell us what you earn in basic, benefits and bonuses.
10. List your interests and hobbies.
11. Send your CV by email – it speeds up administration.
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