Guidelines on preparing your CV

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Guidelines on preparing you CV. What to include, and how to present information

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Writing your CV

Your CV is likely to be the first impression you make on a potential employer and will determine your success in attaining an opportunity to attend interview. The following section provides a concise overview of what information prospective employers will look for and assess when screening and selecting applicants for interview

What NOT to include in your CV

Our top tips for ‘what not to include’ and keep your CV to two A4 pages

How to present your employment history in your CV

The employment history section is one of the most important within your CV and shouldn’t just be a list of places you have worked.

Preparing your CV

CV’s should be classed as a summary document that can be easily read and understood by the recruiter