Even if you're the most suitable candidate for the job, your CV won't make it to the ˜interview" pile, unless it's up to scratch.  Your CV has to quickly communicate why you are suitable for the particular position you are applying for. 

Here are our tips to help you get your CV to the top of the ˜yes" pile:

Don't  rely on spell-check
it is likely that many people are applying for the same job so you have to make sure your CV compares well with the competition. Typos, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors give recruiters an easy excuse to put your CV in the 'no' pile.  So regardless of what your spell-check says, read it through yourself several times and then read to check it again!

Short is sweet
keep your CV short.  Recruiters may have hundreds of CVs to sift through so keep it to the point, relevant and interesting.  Be sure to highlight your strengths, this is your opportunity to highlight your career achievements - use bullet points wherever possible to keep the contents concise.


Make your CV stand out
Many employers require a  black and white,  nicely typeset  CV on quality paper . However, where appropriate, a more creative approach could help your CV stand out from the crowd.  Whichever way you choose it should be well presented, easy to read and visually pleasing  

Be Truthful
All the information you provide must be genuine.  There's nothing wrong with editing experience and achievements to fit a role you are after, but any embellishments, such as exam results and qualifications, are more likely to be checked these days and  if you are less than honest, it could come back to haunt you.


Tailor your CV to the position
Whether it's your experience, achievements or even your personal activities, tailoring your CV to your prospective employer makes sense. Do your research, find out what the person you will be assisting does and as much about the company as you can, then tailor your experience accordingly.

Extra Dos & Don'ts

Do

-  put your CV your employment and education in chronological order.
-  provide a covering letter stating why you would be applicable for the position.
-  tailor  your CV to the position that you are applying for
-  highlight headings such as personal details, employment history etc.
-  use third person

Don't

-  waffle, keep it to the point
-  use third person
-  list your school qualifications in too much detail, unless you have just graduated
-  leave career gaps - if you have taken time out, explain why