Be honest

When it comes to CV writing, honesty is always the best policy! If you include things on your CV that you haven’t done, chances are you will be asked about them in an interview and it will soon become apparent that you’ve been dishonest.

Be yourself

Don’t be afraid to let your personality come through on your CV. Think of the things that are unique about yourself and use them as your selling points!

Customise it

Take the time to customise your CV for the specific role you’re applying for. Tell us in the opening statement why you believe you’re a good fit for the position.

Keep it short

Most recruiters will only look at your CV for 30 seconds, so you don’t have long to impress them! By making sure that you keep your CV simple and to the point, they will be able to process more of the key information in this time.

Stand out from the crowd for the right reasons

Unless you’re applying for a position in a creative industry, the large majority of recruiters don’t like gimmicks on CVs. Rather than using images and funky colours to be memorable, use your achievements and skills to stand out from the crowd.

Always get a second (and third!) opinion

Before using your CV to apply for any jobs, make sure you’ve asked at least 2 other people to check it. This will help you pick up any spelling mistakes, as well as any special achievements or experiences that you may have forgotten about.