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Keep it brief, 2/3 sides are ideal. Remember the reader's interest diminishes as they progress through a CV.
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Convey relevant skills, your roles and achievements.
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Write the CV in reverse chronological order.
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On the first page, detail your name, your eligibility to work in Europe, address, telephone numbers, email address, whether you have a driving licence, foreign - language skills, interests, your educational and professional qualifications and the grades. Finally, summarise your job and product skills.
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Bold employment and role headings. Include dates for every role and employer. Don't leave gaps in your employment history.
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Place the greatest emphasis on your most recent positions, but just summarise later roles.
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Don't misrepresent your experience.
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Tailor your CV to every role you apply for.
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Delivery people - Communicate clearly how long you worked on a project, the budget, your role, and the breadth and depth of your skills.
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Sales people - State your target, your achievement against target, the accounts you sold to and the size of sales.
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Note any relevant awards from employers you have won.
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Keep it clear and concise. Don't use flowery language.
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Write a covering letter to accompany every CV you send coveying your skills, achievements and substantiating why you deem yourself relevant to the role and company.
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Make your CV compelling!
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Ensure the CV is grammatically
correct and checked for spelling.
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