Cv pointers
- 1. • Try to keep to 2 pages only • Spell check everything and don’t use specific company acronyms which are not understood anywhere else. Also use Arial or Calibri, no crazy font and full justification with bold for dates /roles and use professional language • Only send in MS Word, do not send in PDF as agencies will need to cut your contact details out of the CV to prevent direct contact with you from the company (they need to make their money somehow) • If sending hard copy use good quality paper, not coloured • Ensure your CV matches your LinkedIn profile and above all sell yourself, don’t be shy in mentioning achievements!
- 2. CV format Header Contact details, email (professional not sexygirl99@xxx) mobile, City, Country, Post code take up 5% of CV Professional profile Profile with bold for words to stand out e.g. Business-led Senior Project & Programme Manager take up 10% of CV Key achievements and outcomes Showing any savings or efficiency gained e.g. achieved savings of £12m whilst improving service by 15% as reflected through surveys Take up 10% of CV
- 3. CV continued Positions held Chronological roles starting with latest giving company, dates, role and 4-5 bullet points of achievements you can talk through in interview easily This depending upon the types of roles and age should cover the last 10 years, anything before then should be 1 line per role with company and dates and will take up 50% of CV Skills, capabilities 10% of CV all bullet points Qualifications 10% of CV relevant ones first and takes up no more than 10% of CV. List all specific ones relating to the role e.g. Trade/software/hardware courses Personal details 5% of CV e.g. UK Citizen Flexible on location Excellent references Hobbies: