How to write a good CV

How to make your CV more appealing to employers

• Make your CV concise - Two pages CV is ideal as long CVs could put potential employers off.

• Use MS word Format

• List duties and responsibilities

CV writing techniques

• List all your duties and responsibilities (try not to summarise)

• Highlight important information in any project you’ve been involved in, such as type of project, value/size of the project, number of personnel working under you (if any), …etc.

• List any relevant achievements

• Concentrate on experience, skills and achievements that are relevant to the job you are applying for –There is a point talking about your CAD draughting skills when you are applying for a position (yes it’s worth mentioning)

• List your employment history in reverse chronological order.

• List all your relevant skills and software/IT-experience

• Carefully choose your CV layout, words and language, (after all your CV is your main and only marketing tool)

• Try to include work references, It is acceptable to use “as request” but references will make your application stronger.

• Do not lie or exaggerate facts or achievements!

• Reed your CV back to your self to ensure that it makes sense.

• Check the spellings and grammar of your CV.

To build your resume, download our word CV template from here.