CV Content
- Personal Details
- Education - include leaving certificate and college results, most recent first
- Skills
- Hobbies & Interests
- Referees - make sure they are aware, as they may be contacted
General Tips
- CV should be no longer than 2 pages
- Use bullet points rather than paragraphs
- Be honest, clear, concise and to the point
- CV should have a clear layout, be ordered and readable i.e. use bold for headings to draw attention
- Include accurate dates to indicate the duration of time at college, time working for a particular employer etc
- Ask as many people as possible to review your CV and provide constructive feedback
- Tailor the content to be job/company specific
- Make sure grammar and spelling are correct!
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