CV tips
When you register with us we will discuss your cv and reformat for you so you are ready for your next interview. However if you are updating an existing document or creating a new cv we have put together a few excellent tips.
1. Keep it short and clear
Ideally two pages but three if you really need to. Your cv is your brochure and your introduction to a new company. Name at the top, followed by a short profile description of yourself. Then your work history with the latest at the top. Finishing off with qualifications and relevant experience gained away from work. Finally name and address and contact details. Yes, landline, mobile and email.
2. Make it look good
As we said this is your brochure. Keep it smart and professional in font and design. Get a professional work colleague to have a look and give an opinion. Ask your Prosper consultant to have a look. We are here to help
3. Most recent first
As we said latest role at the top. Time away form the work place? Put this down. The person interviewing may of been travelling for six months too or decided to take a six month career break to rescue the world. This maybe the lead in your need.
4. Include many facts
Bullets point the facts. Under each job role describe your responsibilities also detail this. "Responsible for a budget of £1 million" sounds better than "looked after the budget". When you register with us we will get to the bottom of each role you have to highlight all your great points.
5. Not too many lists
Include specific skills, such as languages, administrative or computing skills, in a separate section in your CV. Try not to relist the same in each role.
6. Breath some life into it
This is your cv not your headstone. Keep it formal but personable. Say what you enjoy or what you achieved in roles; try to explain what you got out of the role.
7. Be accurate
Check, check and double check. Get a friend to spell check and read through to spot any errors. We will help you this too.
8. Adapt it
Not such great news for you but you will find a cv for each sector of work will pay well in the long run. Each role is different and will need varying skills. That sales job will have features that are transferable but the some may not be. Think about your key skills for each role and make sure they are listed.
9. Send a covering letter
Always send a short and concise covering letter with your cv so the client knows why you are applying. It's important to make a good introduction.
10. Be truthful
Keep to the truth. Elaborate lies will catch you up in the future.