General CV Design Tips

? It must be professional looking – so avoid using graphics, art clips and borders with frills.

? Have clear headings separating the sections of your C.V. You could have bold headings or a shaded box across the page to highlight your headings.

? Stick to plain colours like black or grey.

? A photo of yourself is not essential, but if you choose to include a picture of yourself it should be from the shoulder up and you should look neat and professional. Avoid low cut tops, T-shirts and distracting backgrounds. No wedding photos, party photos, etc.

? The content must be accurate, to the point and up to date.

? Spelling mistakes are Bad News!

? Use bullet points for easy reading.

? All dates should be accurate with no time gaps