The concept behind the CV is simple isn’t it? It’s not like the Theory of Relativity or long division or trying to explain the offside rule in football to your girlfriend. So if it’s so simple why do CVs come in an infinite number of shapes, sizes and forms? Part of the problem is that there is no single definition of what is the definitive CV.You can buy books, read career websites and talk to career counsellors and recruitment consultants and every one of them will have their own version of what is required and what makes the perfect CV. Laurence Stubbs of Selhurst recruitment offers some pointers in mastering the CV:
- First impressions count make yours work for you
- Your CV is a marketing document not a technical manual
- Its a highlights package not your biography
To read the full article, or find out more about mastering your CV, visit Selhurst Recruitment.
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