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tools, such as cvmkr.com or resumup.com,
which can help you show off your work
history and skills in a more interesting way.

Cover it
Every CV you send should be accompanied
by a covering letter, which should be
worded to grab your potential employer's
attention and make them want to read
your application in full.
Use the letter to demonstrate that you've
done your research - that you know what
they're looking for and how you can fulfil

their requirements. Also use it to highlight
the most relevant parts of your CV.
Make sure it's specific to the job and full
of enthusiasm. But don't make it too long
- one side of A4, well spaced, is plenty.

First impressions
Before you send your application, get
someone to check your CV and covering
letter for spelling and grammar mistakes.
It could mean the difference between your
CV being dropped into the recycling bin
and you getting invited for an interview.

Make sure your covering letter is specific
to the job and full of enthusiasm

What to
include
in a CV
Contact details Include
your full name, home
address, mobile number
and email address. You
don't need your date of
birth or a photograph.
Profile This is a concise
statement at the
beginning of the CV,
highlighting your key
attributes or reasons for
working in a particular
field. Keep it short -
100 words is perfect.
Education List and
date all your education,
including professional
qualifications, starting
with the most recent.
Work experience Detail
your relevant experience
in reverse chronological
order. If you have lots of
experience, this should
come before education.
Skills and achievements
This is where you can
talk about the foreign
languages you speak and
the IT packages you use.

What not to
include in a CV
Clichés, jargon and
buzzwords have no place
in a CV. Not only are they
a turn-off, they're also so
generic they won't set you
apart (except for all the
wrong reasons). Check our
list, right, before you send
in your application.
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Avoid

Include

* Go-getter
* Think outside the box
* Synergy
* Interface
* Go-to person
* Results-driven
* Ambitious
* Dynamic

* Achieved
* Improved
* Trained
* Managed
* Created
* Influenced
* Ideas

References You don't
need to say "references
available on request",
as most employers
will assume this to be
the case. You certainly
don't need to provide
names at this stage.

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Interests Writing
"socialising, going to the
cinema and reading" won't
catch anyone's attention.
However, when relevant to
the job, your interests can
provide a more rounded
picture of who you are.



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