Your CV is potentially the first point of contact that you have with a future employer. Therefore, the way in which you present your CV could be the difference between career doors being opened or staying closed.

A good CV should be specific to the position applied for and accurately represent you and your skills. Having analysed the position that you are applying for, you will need to adjust your CV to highlight the most relevant facts first. It should be a well-presented source of information about yourself.

Remember that you are trying to get interviews, so aim to impress! But be honest.

Building Your CV
A good CV should be specific to the position applied for and accurately represent you and your skills. Having analysed the position that you are applying for, you will need to adjust your CV to highlight the most relevant facts first.

Your CV should include the following:

• Profile (short summary about you as an individual, ideally this should be applicable to the position).
• Personal (DOB, driving licences/marital status etc) & Contact Information.
• Education & Qualifications.
• Work experience including dates and job titles starting with the most recent role.
• Additional training courses attended - computer skills etc.
• Hobbies and Interests.
• References (a reference available on request is fine).