19/01/2023
Layout matters 💡
When writing a good CV, the appearance and presentation of your CV matters. Fact.
Your CV layout is a hugely important factor in landing that job interview.
A professional and well-structured layout will create a winning first impression, and allows you to highlight your skills to potential employers with ease.
👉How many of you are still finding the layout a little bit of a challenge to get right?
To help, we share a few techniques on how to layout your CV the right way so that you land that job interview:
Keep it short and simple💡
Get straight to the point, and take up no more than two sides of A4. Avoid using flashy logos, fancy background designs, photos and skills graphs – they drive attention away from your content and make your CV a confusing read.
Choose a professional font 💡
A professional font ensures that your CV can be easily read and simply scanned.
Present things in a logical order 💡
Use sufficient spacing, and a reverse chronological order to keep things clear and easy to navigate through. And always make sure you highlight your most recent achievements on the top half of your CV.
Play your CV to your strengths 💡
Use your recent experiences and skills and connect them with the roles you are applying for. If you feel a lack of experience is holding you back, lead with your education instead, as long as you can relate it back to the role you are applying for.
Use bullet points 💡
A great way to draw attention to any key facts or relevant information, allowing a recruiter to scan the document easily and find your key achievements.
Use clear bold headings 💡
Make your CV easy for recruiters to navigate by clearly dividing all of your sections, and heading them up with bold titles.
Break up huge chunks of texts for easy navigation for the readers💡
**Finally do not forget to include contact details, keep email address professional, maintain consistent formatting, PLUS check for common spelling and grammar mistakes.
We hope you find these useful? If you are seeking more CV advice on your job hunt, and to ensure your CV stands out from the competition, reach out to us for an initial consultation at [email protected] OR message us.
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REMEMBER ✅
It takes an employer just seven-ten seconds to save or reject a job applicant’s CV. This means creating a good clear CV is essential if you want to land that important interview.
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