Your CV is a marketing tool that you need to keep under constant review and, most importantly, adapt for each job to which you apply. Here are our top tips:
1. It should emphasise your skills, experience and abilities, targeting these to the requirements of the job (or other opportunity such as a work placement) to which you are applying.
2. It should be relevant, it should have impact and it should look professional.
3. You should carefully consider the format, content and layout of your CV, the evidence you include and the language you use to ensure that it is professional and clearly demonstrates your suitability.
4. It would normally be no more than two sides in length and you should order it in a way that markets you most effectively i.e. your most relevant information should come first.
5. You should always send a Cover Letter with your CV.
USW Careers personal promotions pages has a specific section detailing examples of CVs, Cover Letters and other sources of useful information.
You can also get your CVs/Application forms and covering letters checked by USW Careers; ask a question or book an appointment with a Careers Adviser.