The document that opens doors.
WHAT IT IS FOR
Getting an interview. Nothing else.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Every line should serve that purpose.
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Contact details A brief statement of what you offer Experience, most recent first Education Skills relevant to the role Anything genuinely distinguishing
WHAT TO WRITE FOR EACH ROLE
What you did, and what resulted.
WHY THAT SECOND PART
Responsibilities describe a job. Results describe you.
WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE
Specific outcomes, with figures where possible.
WHAT TO LEAVE OUT
A photograph, unless customary and requested Date of birth, marital status and similar, unless required locally Irrelevant early roles, beyond a line References, which can be provided on request Anything untrue
WHAT LENGTH
One or two pages, unless the field expects otherwise.
WHAT TO TAILOR
The emphasis, to each application.
WHY
A generic application reads as one.
WHAT TO CHECK
Spelling, formatting consistency, and every date.
WHAT TO SEND
A portable document, unless another format is requested.
