CV tips
We all know the importance of a good CV, but sometimes the stresses of job-hunting can result in you preparing your CV in a hurry, or using one that is out of date. At Fuel Recruitment we’ve seen thousands of CVs, both good and bad! We’ve come up with the following simple checklist of “do’s” and “don’ts” so you can benefit from our expertise.
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Do remember that a CV is the best tool you have to sell yourself. |
| The job market will always be a busy one; being confident that your CV presents you in the best light is vital. | |
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Do make it attractive |
| It may sound obvious, but if your CV is written in an illegible bright green font, who’s going to take the time to decipher it? Stick to standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman, use dark colours and no font size smaller than 10pt. | |
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Do be positive |
| Focus on achievements, successes and challenges that you’ve overcome, and use active, enthusiastic words to add interest. | |
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Do make sure your contact details are up to date |
| You don’t want to miss out on a call or email inviting you to an interview. | |
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Do check, check and check again |
| Misspelled words or typos are extremely off-putting to a potential employer, but easily avoidable. Use spell check, then get at least two people to read it through for you. | |
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Don’t lie, exaggerate or embellish |
| It may get you that initial interview but employers are vigilant about checking facts and you will soon be caught out – and you never know who else will end up finding out about your indiscretions. | |
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Don’t leave gaps |
| Most of us do have varied job experience, and leaving obvious gaps will only prompt questions in an interview. Be as complete as possible and remember that any work or life experience can be presented positively with a little effort. | |
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Don’t include a photograph |
| The practice of adding photos to CVs is outmoded, and most employers deem it unnecessary. However, it’s now common practice for employers to vet potential employees via their social media profiles, so make sure there’s nothing online that you’d rather hide from your future boss! | |
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Don’t use the same CV for every application |
| It may seem like an added hassle but a few tweaks to your CV to tailor it to each job application shows that you’ve put some thought into it. | |
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Don’t forget to put a summary at the beginning |
| A short, inviting summary will give the reader an instant impression of you and encourage them to read on. |
Please feel free to contact one of our consultants for further help and advice. Call 01926 487487 or email info@fuelrecruitment.co.uk.
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