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4 Your work experience
This must be the most descriptive section of your CV.

If you do not have any work experience yet, include school projects, work
placements and voluntary work.

List your work in reverse chronological order, which means that you start with
your most recent role and finish with your oldest job experience. Recruiters are
interested in your most current role to determine your capabilities.
5 Your role descriptions
Describe who you have worked for, the skills you have used and the
achievements in those roles.
Use bullet points to highlight your responsibilities and the knowledge you apply.
Your achievements prove that you have made an impact for your employer.

6 Your education and qualifications
While you should mention your most important qualifications at the top of your
CV in your profile and core skills, the detailed listing of your education should be
saved for the bottom of your CV.

The level of detail you include in your education will depend on your level
of experience.

IMPORTANT

Don’t ….

1 Lie on your CV – it’s not worth the risk. Recruiters will check your details!
2 If you have gaps in your employment, be honest and do not try to hide it on
your CV.
3 Avoid photographs – recruiters make hiring decisions based on skills
and experience.
On the point of references:

There are various conflicting views about whether references should be included
on CVs. While this may appear as a sign of transparency, the following are
reasons why references should not be included:

• They are not needed at the early stages of the application.
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