First impressions count and you only get one chance – make sure your CV is up to scratch. You must remember that the person reading your CV has probably got fifty other CVs to consider, so if you don’t catch the reader's attention, then your chance of getting an interview is dramatically reduced.

You’re likely to spend a couple of seconds reading this page, probably the same amount of time as a client will spend reviewing your CV; that is unless you do the following:

• Keep it down to 3 pages – no more!
• Keep personal information to a minimum but make sure what matters is included e.g. Full Name, Full Contact Details, Nationality, Driving License
• Take time on appearance, keep it organised and professional
• Don’t use stylised fonts, graphics or coloured backgrounds
• Use bullet points instead of long sentences & paragraphs
• Highlight your key achievements
• Tailor your CV to each specific vacancy, include a covering letter if appropriate
• Don’t include a photograph
• Don’t write in the third person
• Be honest but don’t include any failures
• Make sure you use job titles other employers will recognise

Readability is critical, make it easy for the interviewer, but also make sure you stand out!