CV's

• First impressions are everything

• Format your CV so that it is easy to read

• Make it easy for the recruiter to see your experience, skills and suitability for the role

• Cluttered or wordy formats can quickly lose the attention of the person you are trying to impress

• Ensure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors

• Use action orientated words instead of passive ones e.g.  "managed a team of six" instead of "gave work assignments to employees"

• Always be truthful.  Don't overstate your experience - you're likely to be asked detailed questions about it in your interview

• Try to keep your CV to 2 sides of A4 size

• Remember to include more than one way of being contacted.  Include your home phone number, mobile number and email address