How to write a CV
Once you’ve got all the information you want to include on your CV, you’ll need to decide how you want to lay it out. Here’s some tips:
use plain English – including fancy words will make it harder to read. You want the reader to be able to pick out your good points easily.
Stick to one font – again, it’s harder to read if the style looks too busy! You can always use bold to highlight certain bits. Avoid using the fonts which look like handwriting or are very curly.
Use a font size that’s easy to read (no smaller than 10 point)
make your CV follow a logical sequence so that the reader doesn’t have to go backwards and forwards.
Here’s an example of one way you could set your CV out;
Personal details
Education (school/college you went to)
Qualifications
Career history
Interests
Referees
What’s the right length? Most people say that a CV should be two pages long. If you’re just starting out, it might be hard to fill two pages, so don’t try. Employers would much rather have a one page CV which tells them what they need to know without any extra padding and waffle.