Your CV is a 'sales' tool, which should illustrate your suitability for a position. A CV must be individually prepared for each type of position being applied for. A single generalist CV for all jobs is unlikely to be sufficient.
Points to remember:
- A CV should contain no more than 2 pages
- A CV should be concise and have clarity
- All paragraphs should be short, and bullet points used
- Use direct strong vocabulary e.g. motivated, organised, managed
- Prioritise your most important and relevant skills/experience and put in chronological order
- A CV should be honest and factual
- Check for spelling mistakes
CV Format:
- Contact Details
- Personal Summary
- Key Accomplishments
- Work History (most recent first)
- Education (most recent first)
- Interests
- Personal details (e.g. age)
- References (statement that references are available on request will suffice)
- Appendix (to include list of science techniques and publications)
Evolution can help with CV advice on issues such as the following:
- Salary details
- Career breaks or periods of unemployment
- Pregnancy
- References
- Age
