– An agency / prospective employer will then be able to quickly contact you about suitable positions
– This should be a brief summary highlighting your relevant skills & experience
– These qualifications should be relevant for the roles you are applying for – e.g. CISSP, CISA or any degree qualifications
– Make sure that the dates for each of your roles are accurate
– State your Job Title and give a brief description of the company
– Give a summary of your main duties and achievements
– Bullet point the summary – it is easier to read than a long paragraph
– Use positive language and it should be in the 1st person
– School Qualifications, any qualifications that aren’t relevant to the role you are applying for
– Think about the interests and hobbies which will portray a good professional image. For example hobbies that portray team work and competitiveness
– Don’t include your referee contact details
– Use the same font throughout and make good use of underline, bold, italics and highlight
– Don’t make spelling or grammar mistakes or use internal jargon
– Don’t write long, wordy paragraphs
– Don’t include too much personal information
– Don’t make jokes
– Don’t include philosophical quotations
– If you include Reasons for Leaving – keep it credible and concise
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