Have you ever wondered why your resume isn't getting the attention it deserves? Common mistakes — cluttered layouts, irrelevant details, and lack of focus — can turn off potential employers before they even read a word.

A strong CV should be clear, concise, and tailored to the specific role. Keep it to one page, use reverse-chronological order for experience, and lead with your strongest achievements.

• Keep it to one page — ruthlessly cut anything irrelevant
• Tailor your CV to each job description
• Use bullet points, not paragraphs, for experience
• Lead each bullet with a strong action verb (Led, Built, Increased…)
• Quantify achievements wherever possible (25% increase, 3-person team…)
• No jargon — write for a general hiring manager, not a specialist
• Proofread twice; typos signal carelessness

2–3 sentences max. State who you are, what you bring, and what you're looking for. Tailor this to every application.

List roles in reverse chronological order. For each role include: job title, company, location, dates, and 2–4 achievement-focused bullets.

Include your highest qualifications. Add relevant coursework only if you're a recent graduate.

List only skills relevant to the role. Group by category if you have many.

• Google Analytics Certified
• HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification
• Employee of the Month — XYZ Company, Dec 2020

Only include if they add character or are genuinely relevant to the role. Keep it brief.

• Volunteer at local animal shelter
• Avid traveller and photographer
• Member of a local book club

You can list 1–2 references or simply write "Available on request" to save space.