Curriculum Vitae Advice
One of the most essential tools you need to secure a new position is a well-written curriculum vitae. It is this piece of paperwork that markets your qualifications, skills, achievements and career history. In most cases you will only get the opportunity to impress prospective employers once.
Make the right impression first time by constructing a CV that best markets you.
The CV is a means to tempt the employer. You will have ample opportunity to expand on this during an interview.
To write an up to date CV online, use one of our CV templates for convenience by using the online CV option from the Advice menu above.
CV Hints & Tips:
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Don't |
| • Be concise |
• Waffle |
| • Include relevant experience that matches the clients requirements |
• Include any negatives |
| • Include clear employment dates and job titles |
• Use fussy fonts |
| • Include a brief about your current duties and areas of law covered |
• Use coloured paper |
| • Think about your layout and presentation |
• Talk in the third person |
| • Type or word process your CV |
• Include a photo of yourself |
| • Use bullet points |
• Hand write your CV |
| • Highlight your strengths |
• Use long sentences |
| • Check spelling and grammar |
• Include irrelevant information |
| • Include factual information |
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| • Be honest |
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| • Keep your CV up to date |
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