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Make sure your CV fits the job description. Anything the job description asks for should appear on the front page of your CV. |
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Always include your contact details on the front page and make sure they are correct. |
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Include words used in the job advertisement - e.g. if they talk about "Human Resources" do not use "Personnel" |
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State your highest level of qualification, unless you are starting your career you really don't need to mention your school details etc. |
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Sell your achievements. Use bullet points, don't list everything you have done in great detail. e.g. Member of a top-billing sales team" |
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Write a personal profile of yourself in the form of an executive summary e.g. "A degree qualified accountant specialising in international trade" |
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Include all your useful skills e.g. languages, driving licence and things you do outside of work |
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Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for - the more relevant you make it, the more chance you have of being selected. |
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Avoid leaving chronological gaps in your CV. If you were unemployed for a few months you can get around this by showing your job history in years e.g. 1999-2002 - Sales Manager. If, however, you took time out to do something specific you can include this as a positive. |
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Make your CV positive in every way. Avoid saying you were made redundant and convey a sense of vitality and an image of you progressing comfortably and confidently through your career rather than hitting obstacles. |
