CV and Resume Writing Tips Part 2

Welcome back and here are some more tips to help you create a really effective CV or resume.

A CV should be easy to read. In the first round of the the selection process, the employer will look
at your CV for approximately 20 seconds. Yes, that' s all the time you have to make a good impression!
So it's imperative that your CV is very easy to read.

That means you must pay attention to the following!

Paper:

good quality white paper
standard - size A4 in the UK
always send a top copy, never a photocopy.

Length:

two pages for most CVs
one page for school leavers
longer only for academic CVs or
very senior posts

Consistent layout :

double check your margins and tabs
to make sure everything is lined up properly

Consistent font :

choose one font and stick to it throughout

Consistent headings:

use the same format for all your headings

More tomorrow!


I hope you are finding this series useful.

If you need help with writing your CV or cover letter,
you can check out my ebook “9 Steps to a Successful CV”
at www.ukjobapplicationforms.com

or I can work with you individually by email and phone
for further details, contact me at waller@coolercareers.com

best wishes

Waller