How To Write A CV

Step 1: Know your audience

Only work on it once you know who'll be reading it.

Step 2: Put yourself in the employer's place

What would the employer like to know?

Have you done it before? Do you understand what they want?

They won't have much time with the CV - so make it clear.

Step 3: The first half page

Get across as many selling points as you can in the first half page.

Keep the whole CV short (two pages maximum)

Step 4: The layout

First put in personal details.

Step 5: The profile

Then put in your profile. A short paragraph where you can really sell yourself and who you are.

Step 6: Areas of expertise

This is where you show them what you do. This will likely change from job to job - highlighting key areas.

Step 7: Career history

Keep each job description short. Just mention specific achievements you had during that job.

Use examples: problem, action and result.