| Writing a CV for the first time for years, or wondering | | | | Also - try to keep the CV to a maximum of 3 pages - |
| why your CV isn't getting you the interviews you | | | | page one being your name (in bold at the top, centre) |
| deserve? Here are some tips to help you write that | | | | your contact details, a brief summary and technical |
| attention grabbing CV: | | | | qualifications. Pages two and three should focus on |
| In today's fast paced world, IT Recruiters and | | | | your employment history (most recent first as people |
| Recruiting Companies want a CV to get to the point | | | | want to see what you are doing now) with your |
| quickly. Remember the reason a CV exists is for a | | | | educational details at the bottom of the third page. |
| potential employer to decide within a couple of minutes | | | | Hobbies and interests should be viewed with caution. |
| whether they want to meet with you or not. It is as | | | | You can of course put a brief paragraph about your |
| simple as that. As a result your CV should be simple to | | | | hobbies and interests at the end of the CV, but unless |
| read. | | | | you have something really interesting to say here I |
| If you find yourself lacking in being able to sell or | | | | would recommend that you leave this out. I think most |
| promote your attributes, do not be tempted to turn to | | | | people in the world enjoy 'going to the cinema, eating |
| gimmicks in order to draw attention to your CV. | | | | out with friends and reading'. |
| Snazzy colours, unusual fonts or layouts do not make | | | | Following these tips will ensure that your CV does not |
| up for lack of experience. Stick to a word document | | | | end up in the 'No' pile before it has even had a chance |
| with a white background and legible font. | | | | to sell you! |