How to write an excellent CV

Your CV is vital to applying for jobs and standing a good chance. Almost all jobs ask for a CV or for your to fill out a job application form which often contains much of the same information. In order to give yourself the best possible chance of getting that all important job you need to be sure that you have written your CV to include all the relevant information and also importantly in the correct format.

Firstly complete all your personal details at the top of the CV such as full name, Date of birth, address and contact details (email and phone numbers). After this you can start to list your education history, many people do not put primary schools on just secondary school and qualifications gained such as GCSE’s and A-levels and the any further education such as university degrees or college courses.

You should next list your previous employment, putting emphasis on any jobs that are particularly relevant to the position you are applying for. Always end your CV with a summary about who you are and your interests and hobbies.

You may need to tweak your CV each time you apply for a job to make sure that you have included all relevant information.