{"id":111,"date":"2019-07-29T09:32:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T09:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glencallumassoc.wordpress.com\/?p=111"},"modified":"2020-02-20T09:47:17","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T09:47:17","slug":"the-glen-callum-top-8-cv-writing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glencallum.co.uk\/the-glen-callum-top-8-cv-writing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"The Glen Callum Top 8 CV Writing Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for CV writing tips and advice?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Your CV is often the first and only chance you have to sell yourself to a prospective employer. Check out our favourite CV tips to help you ensure a positive result.<\/p>\n

1) Tailor your CV towards the position for which you are applying. <\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/b>Don’t write in detail about your Saturday job as a pot washer if you’re applying for a position as an Automotive Sales Manager. Be relevant and include details which will ensure that the employer is aware of your skills and suitability.<\/p>\n

2) Include your contact details<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have a fantastic CV and are the ideal candidate, however the employer can\u2019t get hold of you.\u00a0 This is a common error, ensure all of your contact details are current and on your CV.<\/p>\n

3) Clear layout<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is your CV easy to read?\u00a0 Don\u2019t include gimmicky colours or texts unless you are applying for a role that requires this, i.e., a Graphic Designer.\u00a0 When an employer is reviewing hundreds of CV\u2019s they won\u2019t want to read a CV that’s hard on the eyes, i.e., has a bright pink background and italics!\u00a0 Send your CV in Word or PDF and chose a regular font, this makes it easy for your prospective employer to open and read your CV.<\/p>\n

4) Use reverse chronological order<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your current or most recent job is usually your most relevant experience, so show that first at the top of your work experience section. That pot washing job you did on a Saturday whilst at 6th form isn’t the experience you need the prospective employer to see first.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 Don\u2019t rely on spell checkers!<\/strong><\/p>\n

They don\u2019t always pick up words which have dual meanings.\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cideal for the roll<\/em>\u201d or “National Sales Manger<\/em>\u201d. Technically \u201cmanger\u201d is a correct word but probably not what you intended to say!<\/p>\n