Tips

Writing a Good CV

Writing a CV is not rocket science, there are must cover points and it has got to express you without going over the top.

• Try not to extend your CV over two pages; you can always take further detailed information to the interview.
• Get to the point, don't waffle
• Make it interesting
• Make it relevant to each position
• Always produce it on a PC
• Do a cover letter, taking time making it personal for each application

The presentation is of the utmost importance; but again, don't go over the top with lots of fancy fonts, pictures and designs. Make it PROFESSIONAL and relevant to the position you are applying to.

First of all, start with a rough copy, get all the salient points down, making sure you are exact about academic qualifications and dates and have copies of your certificates. Pay attention to dates (from/to) with employment, future employers will check them when seeking references. Give a brief description of your role in each job, including achievements, future employers will want to see how successful you have been with each position.

Experienced healthcare (sales/marketing/management) professionals must demonstrate commercial success and progression. The CV is there initially to sell you, so employers will want to interview you.

If you are a NURSE or ODP, move away from the typical NHS CV, future employers are looking for commercial acumen and awareness, not lots of courses, unless they are relevant to the position you are applying to.

If you are a graduate applying for your first job, include any work you have done, including voluntary, especially is you have achievements within them.

View a Sample CV