How important is attractive design?

How important is attractive design?

Rod Cornwell (International Director, Thomas International) gives expert video advice on: How do I make my CV look good?; Should I add my photo to my CV?; Should I tailor my CV to a particular job? and more...

The secret with your CV, in terms of how it's presented, is to keep it as simple as possible. Keep the font pretty much standard as you go through. A few lines here and there is absolutely fine, maybe bold or italicised. However, in the main, keep your CV neat. It looks much, much better if it's very straightforward.