How to write a CV Create a CV that stands out and gets you an interview.

Use it to apply for advertised jobs, or to introduce yourself to employers you’d like to work for. They may have vacancies that aren't advertised.

Introduction

Start with the job advert for the role you’re applying for, so you can refer to the:

• job description
• person specification
• company details

Think about how your skills and experience match what the employer is looking for and gather the information you’ll need, including:

• your qualifications
• your past jobs and volunteering experience
• your past employers' details
• evidence of any training courses you’ve completed

You should tailor your CV to suit the job description and the company. If the job you're applying for does not have a job description, you can look at our?job profiles?to understand the skills you’ll need and the typical things you’ll do in that job.