CV Tips
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The document provides tips for creating an effective CV, including what information to include such as contact details, a personal profile, qualifications, work experience, a photograph, interests and achievements. It advises keeping the CV concise at no more than two pages with good layout, formatting and presentation. Social media should not portray the applicant in a poor light. The tips suggest being honest about qualifications and tailoring the CV and photograph to the specific role. Proofreading and avoiding irrelevant information are also recommended.
CV Tips
- 1. CV Tips
- 2. A fantastic CV can make a great first impression so it’s really important to get it right.Inspiring Internsare here to give you some handy hints and top tips to make sure your CV stands out from the crowd.
- 3. What to include… Contact detailsMake sure you have an up-to-date:email address
- 4. phone number
- 5. home address Top tip: Ensure your social media doesn’t portray you in a poor light (photos of you falling out of a club won’t endear you to an employer!)
- 6. What to include… Personal profileKeep this shortandsweet
- 7. Try and portray who you are and what you’re looking for in just a few lines
- 8. Emphasise any transferrable skills
- 9. Keep it originalandwell written – don’t fill it with clichés (‘I can work both independently and as part of a team’ is a classic!)What to include… QualificationsThe biggest tip we can give you here is tobe honest
- 10. Start with your most recentqualification and work from there
- 11. If you have a degree, there’s no need to state every GCSE grade, just state how many A*-C’s you haveWhat to include… Work experienceStart with your most recent work placement/job
- 12. Include thedatesyou worked there, the company name and address yourresponsibilities
- 13. Use action words such as developed, organised andplanned
- 14. Emphasise your enthusiasmandwillingness to learnWhat to include… PhotographMake sure this is appropriatefor the role you’re applying for
- 15. For example, for a role in finance, a black and white head shot would be great
- 16. For a more creativerole, a more laid-back, natural photo would suit the role moreWhat to include… Interests and achievementsKeep this section brief, but use it to show an employer that you’re a rounded individual
- 17. Don’t include too many solitary activities such as watching TV or stamp collecting.
- 18. Show that you’re sociableand have a range of interests
- 19. Any interests related to the job are also worth a mention, as are activities that show off your leadershipandteamworkskillsWhat not to include… Salary details
- 20. Spelling and grammatical mistakes (get a friend to proofread your CV for you!)
- 21. Reference details (simply put ‘reference details on request’)
- 22. Strange, difficult to read fonts
- 23. Irrelevant informationLayout and presentation...Keep it clearly laid out – not too cramped but without any large empty spaces
- 24. Beclever with space- for example, you could portfolio your work down the sides of the page
- 25. Use some colourso your CV stands out, but make sure it’s still easy to read!
- 26. Keep the format and font consistent
- 27. Length isn’t everything…your CV should be no longer thantwo pagesCongratulations!Now that your CV is looking top-notch, why not polish up your interview technique with our helpful guide:Or learn how to make the most of your internship.