- Use a sensible font, such as 11 or 12, and do not be tempted to cram in more text in a smaller font.
- Use basic headings to engage the employer, such as, career history or relevant skills & experience.
- Keep the CV concise, avoiding large blocks of text that will not be read.
- Split information into individual focused bullet points.
- Start sentences with competency-based words that stress the skill, quality or attribute you are presenting.
- CVs should be a maximum of two pages.
- Ensure to check spelling and grammar, and ask a third party to read through the final version.
- In the main, graphics and gimmicks are always to be avoided.
- Using tables and charts can make a CV look cluttered and detract from the information given.
- Try to use a consistent style and format not indulging in over the top underlining and capitals.
- Try a different or larger font for headings and use bold for emphasis.
