HOW TO WRITE THE PERFECT CV            

YOUR DETAILS

• Start with your name, address and contact numbers

• You do not have to mention your marital status or age unless the job specifically asks for it

• If you have a driving licence and own transport mention it here

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• Start with the most recent first

• Give your Job Title, Company Name and the length of time you have spent there

• Your key tasks and responsibilities

• Mention any achievements such as promotion, handling a large account etc

QUALIFICATIONS

• If you are a school leaver or student, go into greater academic detail

• If you have a longer history at work, detail any relevant courses you have attended or qualifications you have attained

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Are you a team player, able to work on your own initiative, a good communicator. Perhaps you're a first aider?

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Keep this section brief

GOOD LUCK ON FINDING YOUR NEW JOB