CV Writing Hints & Tips

CV Writing Template

Your CV / Curriculum Vitae is a marketing tool. Your CV will enable you to promote yourself.
When writing your CV look from your prospective employer's point of view. Would you stand out against the competition?

CV Heading

• Full name
• Address
• Telephone number and email address
• Nationality

Personal Profile

This is a short statement to about yourself and your key skills - you do not need to go into lengthy descriptions of your skills (keep this to 3 or 4 lines).

Education / Qualifications

List all your qualifications, particularly those that are related to the job vacancy.
If you have more work experience than qualifications, put your work experience before your qualifications.
It is important to include dates and details of the establishment where you gained your qualifications and the grades achieved.

Career / Employment History

The majority of employers prefer to see your most recent employment first. Including dates dd/mm/yy, name of employer, location, position held and your duties including any skills, promotions or achievements gained.

Languages

Include details of any languages (spoken/written/understood)

Computer Skills

Include titles of software packages and proficiency level

References Available Upon Request

You can choose to provide these upon request or on application if you prefer.