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Writing a Winning CV

No matter what your specialisation is, and what stage your career has reached, a good CV is your key to success. A good CV can get you to that crucial stage - the interview!

Spend time on your CV, and the effort will be worthwhile. Also, one CV will not always be suitable for every opportunity. Tailor your CV to the role you are applying for. Make sure you highlight any skills & experience you have that are relevant to the position you are applying for.

Your CV and cover letter should combine to create a picture of you and your background and career aspirations. It should make an employer WANT to interview you!

Structure

Download the template in (Word Format) or as a (PDF) for an example of a good CV layout.

General tips

Keep it simple! Black ink on white or cream paper, no borders, colours, or photos. Use a standard font such as Times New Roman, in size 12.
Your CV should ideally cover no more than two pages and never more than three. Aim to ensure the content is clear, structured, concise and relevant. Using bullet points rather than full sentences can help make your CV interesting and easy to read.
Check your CV carefully for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, as these leave a bad impression no matter how good the content is! Ask an 'independent' party to check it for you.
Explain any gaps in your employment history and be honest & accurate!

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