Chapter 27
How to make your CV stand out!
If you only had time to read two pages of The CV Book, these are the pages I would most like you to have taken the time to read. See them as a ‘cheat sheet’. They encapsulate the most important principles that we have covered in the book. Make an effort to accommodate all these when writing your CV and you’ll immediately be well above average.
1 Maximise readability
It is essential for your CV to be easy for the reader to scan quickly and effectively. You need to separate different sections and insert clear section headings. Avoid long paragraphs; use bullet pointing to break up text into more manageable ‘bite-size’ chunks. It should be eye-catching and uncluttered. Check vigilantly for spelling ...
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