CV Creation & Advice Tips

Preparing your CV can be quite a difficult task as there is no universally accepted format. Some advise to keep it short while others say include as much detail as possible. From our experience in recruitment we recommend keeping it to two pages whilst including all relevant information.

The format should follow a logical progression in order to provide information to the reader in the right order at the right time.

The most important point to remember is that a CV is often your first opportunity to make a good impression.

Format

NAME

PROFILE

A few lines giving your own opinion of yourself

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

MARITAL STATUS

QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL TRAINING - INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Including company name, dates of start and finish, job title & duties - do not leave any gaps in experience

COMPUTER SYSTEMS USED

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

General information including your hobbies & interests

REFERENCES

Arc Recruitment (Yorkshire) Ltd, Prospect House, 18 Clare Road, Halifax. HX1 2HX t:01422 348444 f:01422 361166