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 Handy Hints for Creating a Winning CV!

Writing your CV can be difficult, so we have jotted down a few words of advise to help you get the best out of your CV. Try to consider the following points when creating your CV to give you a better chance of getting to the all important interview stage.  A strong CV forms the foundation for a positive interview, so good Luck!

1. Keep it to the point
Employers are often faced with mountains of CVs and don't have the time or patience to read through long winded documents. Remember that your CV is only the first step, a way of getting your foot in the door, so keep it concise and punchy. Make it no more than two sides of A4 paper and save the full details for your interview.

2. Tailor your CV to suit the job
Take time to adapt your CV for each individual role you apply for. Research the company and use the job ad to gauge what it is looking for in an employee. Link your skills and experience to the requirements of the role. Similarly, if you are logging your CV with a job site database, look at the sort of jobs on the site and the employers who are advertising, and rework your CV accordingly.

3. Don't leave gaps in employement history
This allows the employer to guess what you were up to, so instead of allowing them to make their own assumptions give them the details. Even in times of unemployment you can develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork or project management. You should update your CV regularly, regardless of whether you are actively seeking work, to avoid having to recall distant points in your career.

4. Check it is free of errors
One of the easiest ways for employers to shortlist CVs is to scan them for errors. If you fail to check your CV for basic spelling and grammatical mistakes, you are setting yourself up for a fall at the first hurdle. Most errors can be identified using a spell-checker on your PC, but you should also ask someone else to proof read your CV and ask that person for an opinion.

5. Tell the truth
It's one thing to highlight the positives on your CV, but telling blatant lies is a bad idea. You are highly likely to be caught out and your application rejected. Many companies check the facts -- such as qualifications -- that candidates supply. And a good interviewer will soon spot any inconsistency in your story, even if it concerns your leisure activities. It would be hugely embarrassing to be caught out by an interviewer who's an expert in your half-baked hobby.