CV tips We recommend that all our candidates provide a clear, accurate and well presented CV that is easy to read and is a maximum of 2 pages in length. Here are a few useful comments that we hope will help you achieve this. Presentation The overall appearance must be clear and balanced. Apply a standard format wherever possible. For example when detailing work experience repeat the format applied to each job description. Job description sections should be of equal length unless the experience is irrelevant to the job being applied for. A standard typeface should be used such as Arial size 11. Your CV should cover the period from leaving school to date. Remember spell check and proof read it. Suggested order of layout Personal details Provide your name, address., contact telephone numbers and email address. Qualifications Academic Grades are unnecessary for O-levels Professional Work experience Show most recent work experience first. Detail start and end date, name of organisation and positions held. Briefly describe experiences, responsibilities and key achievements. Try and make the experience relevant to the job you are applying for. Include as a separate paragraph within this section any relevant training received or courses attended whilst holding that position. Hobbies Briefly list two or three hobbies References References are available on request will usually suffice.
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