There is no such thing as a perfect CV and there are many different schools of thought on
the best approach. However, a CV must be easy to read, structured and contain relevant
information. We will advise you individually on your CV, its content and layout.
Presentation

 Use only one font
 Use bullet points where possible
 Keep the layout clean and organised
 Limit your CV to a maximum of 3 pages
 Double-check your CV for spelling and grammatical errors
Content

 Make sure your CV is factual and concise
 Back up your skills with examples of your achievements (use detail)
 Always be honest about facts including qualifications
 Provide all your work history and explain any employment gaps – never try to
cover up any gaps by tweaking the dates
Layout

 The most important information should appear on the first page
 Write a personal profile of yourself to highlight your strengths, achievements and
qualities (this should be about 50 words maximum)
 Include details of your education and qualifications, as well as names of schools
and results achieved