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CV presentation is of up most importance and can often be the difference between advancing to the next recruitment stage or not.

With 100's of CVs to plough through, a prospective employer won't initially spend more than about 30 seconds looking at each individual CV.

A Carefully constructed CV can also help you in an interview by carefully focusing the interviewer's mind on your good points and on your achievements.

It is important when writing your CV that you keep in mind the following tips and pointers;

What to include in your CV?

• Personal Details

  Keep this section brief, ensuring that you are easily contactable at the details provided. E-mail addresses are important, with a large number of employers/agencies using email as their preferred contact method.

• Education & Qualifications

  Usually stated in reverse chronological order, with your most recent experiences first.

  Include dates, the name of the institution and Town/Country. The order of the information, and the level of detail required will depend upon the role you have applied for and the qualification sought by the employer.

• Work Experience

  Also stated in reverse chronological order, with your most recent position first. For each position list your job title, the job title of the person you reported to and when you started and finished in each job.

  Provide the name of the company and include a brief description of the service they provide (e.g. Financial Services, Trading House etc.)

  Set out your main responsibilities, achievements, duties, and skills that could be transferred to another employer.

  Salary details are generally not included in your CV. These details may be required by the prospective employer, although they are best revealed later on in the recruitment process.

• Interests and Achievements

  List your interests, hobbies and achievements in a brief and concise way.

• Skills

  List skills which you have developed, and include relevant information as to how they would be useful for the prospective employer. It is often important to emphasise the level to which you are skilled in particular areas. Example:

  Microsoft Word- Intermediate

  C++ - Advanced User

  How you present these skills, and to which you give more emphasis to, will depend on the role you are applying for, and the job specification.

What makes a good CV?

• Make your CV simple and as clear as possible. That means keeping descriptions brief, factual and to the point. Bullet points are generally acceptable.

• A clear, logical format is important when perfecting your CV. Make sure your CV flows, making it as easy to read as possible.

• Your CV should be no longer than two pages in length, although three may be acceptable for some employers.

• State clearly the type of work you want and why you are qualified. Remember to provide truthful and concise information.

• Eliminate all unnecessary detail. Keep content precise, relevant and too the point.

• Remove all spelling mistakes. Spell Check, and Check Again.

• Use standardised fonts which are easy to read and are not too large or too small. Font sizes 10- 12 are generally acceptable.

• Be Positive. Avoid the use of negative words and phrases.

Why register my CV on AccountCareers.co.uk?

Benefits include:

• You are provided with an account which lets you easily update and edit your CV
• Your CV is stored in the database, and can be used to apply for jobs online
• Time Saving Tool
• Recruiters can view your CV and contact you with job opportunities (if you choose this option)
• Its FREE

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