CV Tips

Preparing a great CV isn’t difficult. The key thing to do is to tell a prospective employer what you have to offer using clear and simple language. Typically, you should keep your CV to one or two pages.

We’ve detailed below some Do’s and Don’t’s of CV preparation.

 

Do:

• provide your name and address
• list university and colleges attended, degrees, diplomas or certificates earned and any courses taken
• describe your work history in reverse chronological order. For each job, state your job title, responsibilities and your accomplishments
• include a personalized cover letter outlining your qualifications for that specific job
• be accurate, precise and concise;
• be honest
• tailor your CV to fit the job you’re applying for

 

Don’t:

• let your CV exceed two or three pages
• include unnecessary information such as company addresses and phone numbers
• include outlandish or unprofessional details
• include references (you can provide references when you are interviewed)