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Do's and Don'ts
Make the CV stand out for all the
RIGHT reasons.
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Aim to impress, but do not let your
imagination run riot.
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Keep your CV to the point, on two
sides of A4
paper
maximum.
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Attention to detail! Avoid jargon and
embellishment.
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Make it easy to read - type it.
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Spell check it! Check its grammar.
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Include all the relevant
information.
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Use formal business writing
principles.
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Avoid any form of humor or slang.
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Don’t include a picture unless you
apply for a job in the Far East or entertainment.
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Try to avoid chronological gaps in
employment or educational history.
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Get someone who
has a good command of the English
language
to read it.
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Select
an easy to navigate format - but avoid standard
layouts if possible.
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Try a layout that is a little
different - remember they are asking for a CV not a
standard application form, so maybe they are looking
for something a little different.
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Sometimes employers don’t
give enough information about the job and what they are
looking for. Ask for more details
if needed. Spend time researching about the job that
interests you and information about the employer –
the company structure,
products, successes, and approaches.
You can normally find such information from:
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Their own publicity, reports and publications
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Newspaper reports
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The Internet
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Your recruitment consultant/careers advisor
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Networking contacts
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