CV + COVER LETTER FACT FILE (PART II)

THE ULTIMATE

TOP TIPS for a successful CV 

Spelling/Punctuation/Grammar

Make sure the spelling is

consistent with the region to

which you are applying for.

Read through the document

thoroughly at least 3 times to ensure

no grammar/spelling mistakes

Only use capital letters at the

beginnings of sentences and

proper nouns.

Get someone else to

proofread in case you have

missed an error.

When you have finished

checking all these mistakes,

check it again. You can never

proofread a CV too much.

Visual

Use black font throughout the

document.

Use a restrained font such as

Arial, Calibri or Times New

Roman. Don't use artistic font as it

will be difficult to read.

Depending on the country

where you are applying it's

sometimes not necessary to

include a picture.

Use bullet points, as bigger

paragraphs can be hard to

read and can turn off

recruiters.

Make sure the layout is

consistent. Same font type &

size.

It's advisable to leave white

space, just make sure all

indents are consistent.

Charts and graphs may

affect the layout of the

document during printing.

ContentA CV should be maximum 2

pages

If specific skills are

mentioned, make sure

you include them.

Include tangible

achievements 'Devised

new sustainability projects'.

Make sure you tailor your

CV to the specified job,

step out of generic Cv's.

Include hobbies and

interests, but only

briefly.

List your experience in

reverse chronological order

eg. the most recent first.

Make sure your CV is

consistent with online

profiles such as LinkedIn.

Very important -

Do not lie.

Ensure contact details are

correct. Don't include

unnecessary information such

as religion, or race.

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