CV Preparation
Your CV is a standard part of any application process, it helps to give employers a clear idea of whether your written communication skills and experience. Your CV should be easy to read and understand; it should cover all the necessary information and not have any spelling or grammar mistakes which could put a recruiter/hiring manager off.
What to include:
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Contact Details
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Education
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Work Experience
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Voluntary Work
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Skills
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Achievements
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Hobbies/Interests
CVs Do’s:
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Clear and Concise
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Correct contact details
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Experience in a logical order
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Explain any gaps in your work experience
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Include skills and experience relevant to the job you’re applying for
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Keep it short and sweet - 2 pages max
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Keep it neat and tidy
CV Dont’s:
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Lie/embellish the truth
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Be too fancy or too informal, avoid using jargon
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Have grammar or spelling mistakes
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Include negative information
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Shrink the font to fit more
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Use a font which is unprofessional