CV advice

Top Tips from PRG

Format and Layout

• Limit your CV to a maximum of 2 pages
• Choose a font that is clear and easy to read
• Keep paragraphs short - preferably no longer than five or six lines
• State your most recent work experience first, covering your last two positions in greater detail
• Use plain English - avoid complex jargon

What to Include

• Your CV should be honest
• State whether you hold a current driving licence (the Employer may wish you to be mobile)
• Keep your career aspirations in mind - emphasise the skills and experience you wish to utilise in the future
• Focus on achievements not responsibilities; list projects completed and targets reached/exceeded
• Concentrate on positive experiences
• Include only relevant information - if in doubt, leave it out. Your CV should be relevant to the job you are applying for, so avoid using a general CV if possible
• When referring to previous employment, always include the company name, dates of employment, your role title and responsibilities and emphasise any achievements

Re-read your CV before attending interviews - you must know what's included in your CV!