CV Tips

A fantastic CV can make a great first impression so it’s really important to get it right.
Inspiring Internsare here to give you some handy hints and top tips to make sure your CV stands out from the crowd.

What to include…
Contact details
Make sure you have an up-to-date:
email address
phone number
home address
Top tip: Ensure your social media doesn’t portray you in a poor light (photos of you falling out of a club won’t endear you to an employer!)

What to include…
Personal profile
Keep this shortandsweet
Try and portray who you are and what you’re looking for in just a few lines
Emphasise any transferrable skills
Keep it originalandwell written – don’t fill it with clichés (‘I can work both independently and as part of a team’ is a classic!)

What to include…
Qualifications
The biggest tip we can give you here is tobe honest
Start with your most recentqualification and work from there
If you have a degree, there’s no need to state every GCSE grade, just state how many A*-C’s you have

What to include…
Work experience
Start with your most recent work placement/job
Include thedatesyou worked there, the company name and address yourresponsibilities
Use action words such as developed, organised andplanned
Emphasise your enthusiasmandwillingness to learn

What to include…
Photograph
Make sure this is appropriatefor the role you’re applying for
For example, for a role in finance, a black and white head shot would be great
For a more creativerole, a more laid-back, natural photo would suit the role more

What to include…
Interests and achievements
Keep this section brief, but use it to show an employer that you’re a rounded individual
Don’t include too many solitary activities such as watching TV or stamp collecting.
Show that you’re sociableand have a range of interests
Any interests related to the job are also worth a mention, as are activities that show off your leadershipandteamworkskills

What not to include…
Salary details
Spelling and grammatical mistakes (get a friend to proofread your CV for you!)
Reference details (simply put ‘reference details on request’)
Strange, difficult to read fonts
Irrelevant information

Layout and presentation...
Keep it clearly laid out – not too cramped but without any large empty spaces
Beclever with space- for example, you could portfolio your work down the sides of the page
Use some colourso your CV stands out, but make sure it’s still easy to read!
Keep the format and font consistent
Length isn’t everything…your CV should be no longer thantwo pages

Congratulations!
Now that your CV is looking top-notch, why not polish up your interview technique with our helpful guide:
Or learn how to make the most of your internship.

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CV Tips

by Inspiring Interns on May 13, 2010

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