CV Posting Tips

Do

Short sentences are easy to scan, especially given many recruiters have just 10 seconds to read it.

Use standard typefaces such as Arial, 11 or 12 points.

Check and re-check spelling in your resume / CV Text. .

Ensure your personal details are printed by all printers ? not in the header/footer.

Dates and employment should be easily found and consistent in resume.

Lead with achievements, use active verbs and positive language.

Follow up all claims with proven examples, be quantitative as well as qualitative.

Use email addresses where referees are abroad.

Include awards or recognition received for work well done, together with professional memberships and relevant training.

Keep your CV honest and factual.

Ensure every line sells you at your best.

Prioritise relevant content in your resume.

Focus on what you have to offer the employer rather than listing what you have done.

Ask trusted colleagues and friends if this is an accurate representation of you.

Do not

Date your CV.

Put your irrelevant personal details first i.e date of birth and nationality.

Mention Salaries.

It is not necessary to put reason for leaving.

Include negative or irrelevant information.

Lie.

Use Reverse Chronological format if you have many gaps between employment.

Put education first if its 10 years out of date.

List every employer if you have been working.

Allocate the same space to all positions, prioritise the content.

Quote unsubstantiated superlatives.

Modify your CV for every application unless you have a foolproof method of remembering to whom you sent which edition.