Writing a CV is a crucial first step towards securing your dream job and ensuring that you get to the first stage of the recruitment process. It is therefore essential that time and effort is invested in making your CV stand out from the competition. The following suggestions should help you to produce a CV which catches the eye of recruiters and employers:

1. Always include a concise covering letter which summarises your suitability for the role and confirms that you will make a follow up call within a given timescale.
2. Keep your CV concise - preferably 3 pages as a maximum length and ensure that all content is relevant.
3. Amend your CV for each job you apply for emphasising key experience relative to the requirements of the job and the employer.
4. Include tangible examples of achievements with specific figures and % improvements where possible.
5. Double check your CV for typing errors and inaccuracies. If your phone number is wrong no one will call!
6. It is best to write your CV in reverse chronological order - which makes more sense as it should demonstrate an upward career path leading to the role you have applied for.
7. Be pro-active! Always follow up to check that your CV has been received and also to ask for feedback on your application where possible.