CV and Resume Writing Tips Part 5

Hope you are all having a good holiday weekend and enjoying good weather.
It's gone crazy here in the UK - 90 in London on Friday and yesterday it was back to winter.

Regardless of the temperature, if you've just graduated, you've got to keep up the momentum as you look for your first job. Here is another tip to help with your CV.

Use bullets

Remember, you have only 20-30 seconds to make
that first impression.

Which do you find easier to read?

Employment History

Ace Marketing Secretary 1999-present
Taking shorthand and typing correspondence for MD. Keeping diary and
arranging travel for MD and assistant director. Organizing annual conference.
Setting up and maintaining database.

Employment History

Ace Marketing Secretary 1999-present

• Shorthand and typing for MD
• Designing and maintaining office database
• Keeping diary up to date for MD
• Arranging international travel for MD and assistant
• Organising annual conference
  
  
  Same information, different layout.
  Avoid long sentences, which are difficult to scan.
  Bullets will make the important information stand out.
  
  
  If you need help with writing your CV, cover letter, or supporting statement,
  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