CV Writing Tips

Curriculum Vitae or CV means the story of your life. But that doesn't mean employers want a detailed description of everything you've ever done. Instead, what they want is a summary of your skills, education, and work experience in order to assess whether you're suitable for the job. Employers normally use your CV as a means to shortlist people for interview and so it is essential that it promotes your best points.

Here are some key things to remember when you're writing your CV:

• Mention things you are good at but don't go over the top
• Don't mention things you are bad at or say negative things about yourself
• Do not lie on your CV - it must be a true account of your skills
• Make sure your CV looks professional - it should be word-processed and printed on good quality paper
• Be concise - most employers prefer a one or two page CV
• Write in the first person - use phrases such as 'I did' and 'I achieved'
• Try and get across your enthusiasm and confidence (even if you don't feel it!)
• Make sure there are no spelling mistakes - employers have been known to throw away CVs that have typos in

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