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1. KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your CV shouldn\u2019t be any more than 2 pages of A4 paper. Recruiters don\u2019t want to read your life story, they want to see at a glance that you\u2019re an interesting candidate they can interview. Stay punchy and to the point and save some details for when you meet face-to-face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. DON\u2019T SEND THE SAME CV TWICE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, that might be an exaggeration, but take time to tailor your CV for each role you apply for. Research the company and the job advert so you can work out exactly the skills and experience you should highlight. It\u2019s a little bit of effort that can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. FILL IN THE GAPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being out of work isn\u2019t a problem, you just have to put a positive spin on it. If you\u2019ve got gaps in your work experience, talk about the other things you did in that time \u2013 courses, volunteering, fundraising, team sports. Shout about the good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. HONESTY\u2019S THE BEST POLICY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lying on your CV is a big no-no. The last thing you want is to start a new job and then lose it for lying about your experience or background. It will make for an awkward interview too if you get asked a question you can\u2019t answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. POWER UP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to get sucked into writing down standard statements like \u2018led a team\u2019, but throw to in some added insight and tell people what the result was, such as \u2018led a team to league promotion in the first season\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. CHECK, CHECK AND CHECK AGAIN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve put in a lot of effort to get your CV where you want it, so make sure you double check it for spelling errors (or get a friend or mentor to take a look for you). Everybody makes mistakes, but make sure you catch yours before you send yourself out for the roles you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. STAY POSITIVE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be disheartened if your CV doesn\u2019t always make it to the top of the pile. If you don\u2019t succeed, ask for advice and feedback from others to help get your job search back on track. Or consider joining the Drive Forward programme<\/a> and make some momentum for your future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the author
\nThis article was originally published by the Drive Forward Foundation.
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