What makes a useful CV?
Keep it clear, relevant and easy to scan. Start with your contact details and a short professional profile. List recent experience first, describe accomplishments with strong verbs, and tailor your skills to the advertisement.
A reliable order
- Name and current contact details
- Target role or professional headline
- Three-to-four-line professional profile
- Employment history, newest first
- Education, certifications and relevant training
- Job-related skills and languages
Quick improvements
- Replace vague duties with specific contributions and results.
- Use consistent dates, headings and punctuation.
- Check spelling, phone numbers and email addresses.
- Save and send your final CV as a PDF.
- Do not include sensitive identification numbers.