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• It is not fair to circulate another person’s information. The personal
information of your reference can be posted and circulated online. This could
potentially leave the individual at risk of receiving unsolicited calls from less
scrupulous recruiters.
• References waste space. Your CV must be about two pages. Maximise
the space by detailing your experience, skills or knowledge.

HELPFUL TIPS

Instead of references add the following on your CV:

• Show your reporting line. This proves that you have good relationships with
important figures in the organisations you have worked at.
• Prove your impact in roles. If you use your role descriptions to prove the
impact your work has had on your employer or customers, then it’s a great
way of proving your value as an employee.
• Add quantified achievements. Include achievements that have had a big
positive effect on your employer or customers. This displays your contribution
to team goals.

DID YOU KNOW?

1 Your CV should be between two and three pages.
2 There is no reason to include your reasons for leaving each job on your CV, but
be prepared to answer these questions in your interview.
3 Current salary details should not be included.
4 Only send additional paperwork, for example your identity document, on
request. This is to safeguard you from identity theft.
5 It is not necessary to put in every bit of information you can think of. Have a
main CV and adjust it to the position you are applying for.
6 Avoid overused buzzwords like ‘go-getter’ and phrases like ‘can think outside
the box’.
7 There are various online CV templates for you to download, such as
onhttps://jobnexus.com/CV-templates.

Many organisations ask you to submit your CV together with a cover letter as
part of your application for a job.

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