A CV SHOULD...

• be relevant to the job you are applying for.
• contain detailed and accurate information.
• be easy to read and follow.
• only contain truthful information that can be supported.
• be typed or word-processed.
• highlight the qualities and skills you have developed.
• be printed with each page on a separate sheet of paper (A4) and printed on one side only.
• be clear and easy to follow by being consistent with headings, fonts and use of bold text.
• have your name and full contact details at the top so they're easy to see.
• be completely free of errors.

A CV SHOULD NOT...

• contain irrelevant information.
• be vague and lacking in detail.
• contain any spelling mistakes, typing errors or poor grammar.
• be dishonest.
• include abbreviations and jargon.
• have ‘CV’ as your heading.
• be longer than two A4 sheets of paper.
• contain gaps of unexplained time.
• contain fancy fonts or be on coloured paper.
• include a signature at the end.
• be handwritten.
• include an updated picture on your CV.