A meticulously crafted CV can, on occasion, secure you a job and will always improve your chances of reaching the interview stage. Make sure yours ends up in the ‘yes’ tray:

• Keep it brief, no more than two pages
• Avoid superfluous personal detail such as age, religion and sex
• Don’t write in the first person - start sentences with verbs
• List your career history in reverse chronological order, explaining any gaps
• Bullet achievements and responsibilities, more detail on recent roles
• List educational institutions and qualifications in reverse chronological order
• Include computer skills, language skills and any relevant training
• Keep your hobbies and interest section short
• Referees can be provided on request
• Check for typos and ask a friend to read it through

For more advice on securing your next job, please get in touch with your Michael Page consultant.