Golden Rules of CV

Golden Rules of CV

1. No spelling/grammatical errors

   • accuracy and attention to detail
   • Don't use colour/funky font
   • Use key words to emphasis skills/points
     • Don't use same words over again
   • Proof read
   • Spell check
   • No excuse to have any errors

2. Simple, clear formatting

   • Keep it well organised
   • highlight key words
   • Dont go over-board with boarders/backgrounds

3. Keep it concise and to the point

   • be clear, concise and have impact
   • only relevant info
   • Keep sentences/paragraphs short and snappy
   • Make sure its up-to-date

4. Don't Lie

   • Use real life examples
   • Back up skills with relevant experience
   • Use references as support

5. No longer than 2 A4 pages

   • No long explanations
   • excess info may rule you out of getting job

6. DON'T INCLUDE

   • Photo
   • Age
   • Height
   • Martial Status
   • Health Situation (unless required)
   • Date you sent/made CV on

7. MUST INCLUDE

   • Contact details
     • Name
     • Home Address
     • Phone number
     • Serious Email address
       • Not one from when you were a child
         • eg: sillybilly123@hotmail.com
   • Education History
     • Overal exam results
       • Summarised, not listed
     • Most recent first
   • Qualifications
     • Employment history
       • eg: Internships, voluntary, paid, placement
       • length of time spent working in each job
   • References

8. Tailor CV for specific job

   • adapt skills listed for different jobs
     • Graphic designer and bar tender require different CVs
   • Do your homework on company you are applying for
     • Take note of skills required