Careers Advice
CV writing tips
Posted on 21 June 2023 by Global Connections
Getting your CV up to scratch takes time and effort - but it's worth it! These resources look at every aspect of crafting your CV.
How to write a CV
The best short video on the subject, from Guardian Jobs - advising on length, layout and what to include.
4 great blogs and articles
- How to do a self-assessment of your skills - when you look for a new role, don't start by updating your CV. Begin with a self-assessment to help you identify all the key information about yourself.
- How to write a CV - a step-by-step guide on how to perfect each section of your CV.
- 6 CV Mistakes That Ruin Any Application - advice on how to avoid them.
- How to capture a recruiters attention in 6 seconds - recruiters spend an average of six seconds skimming over CVs and cover letters. Give them a reason to take more than a brief look at your CV.
3 of the best links for CV template ideas
- Downloadable CV template - a basic Guardian Jobs CV template
- CV examples and samples - Reed offers a range of CV templates including graduate, school leaver, creative and redundancy
- The 10 most creative resumes we've ever seen - if you're applying for a creative role (or just want a few minutes of fun), check out these 10 examples of CVs that likely got a second look from HR. They're just brilliant!
