Preparing Your C.V.

Your C.V. is usually your the point of contact you make with the prosepective employer, therefore it is vital that you make a good impression. Decisions can be made in an instant just by glancing at your C.V. so here are some tips to impresss:-

Follow These Rules When Writing Your C.V.

• Keep it short and to the point, but make sure the content is as strong as it can be.
• Don't write more than two pages.
• Format your C.V. in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Try to make your strong points subtly stand out from the rest of the page.
• Include necessary contact details so that the employer can easily get in touch with you.
• Include briefly what you achieved in other roles and how you made that happen.
• Use constructive wording but don't lie!
• Don't say that you like to go out drinking (even though it may be true).
• Include referees you know are prepared to say good things about you. If you can't contact them immediately, write 'References available on request'.

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