Once your CV is complete, ask yourself:
- Will an employer want to read it?
- Is the layout professional?
- Is it easy to read? Have I used a clear typeface and appropriate font size?
- If an employer 'glanced' over it, do the key points stand out?
- Is it printed on quality paper?
- Are the spelling and grammar correct? - Get someone to proofread it for you.
- Is the style of writing clear? - Do not use unnecessary 'jargon'.
- Have I successfully communicated my accomplishments and skills? - It is more important for these to stand out than responsibilities and duties.
- Have I tailored my CV to the job I am applying for to increase my chance of success?
- Is my employment history listed in reverse chronological order?
- Have I accounted for all periods of time?
- Has irrelevant information been eliminated?
- Would my CV say the same thing if I shortened it? Can it be limited to two pages?
