A well constructed CV creates the right first impression with potential employers, so for maximum impact, why not benefit from a few helpful tips?:

Style

• Use a plain font and avoid italics
• Avoid any ornate designs or borders – it’s content that counts
• Print on good quality white paper
• Try to keep to two pages, stapled together

Content

• Name and accreditation initials appear top on the front page
• Contact details follow but only include a work number if office hours contact is acceptable
• Tailor copy to the job being applied for
• Content should be easy to read and understand
• Use bullet points to be succinct
• Work experience, academic achievements and educational history should be prioritised, most recent first
• Avoid gaps – specify any interim assignments or gap years
• Briefly list hobbies and interests last

Standards

• Ensure that details are factual and accurate
• Proof-read and spell check all copy
• Before issuing, ask a friend for feedback
• Send in a clearly addressed, A4, good quality envelope with a 1st class stamp