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Begin with your name and contact details. Then use headings similar to those listed below to sell your strongest selling points.

Name
Address
Telephone numbers
E-mail address

Profile / Career Objective
Use a three to four line paragraph selling your personality or what you hope to achieve. Emphasise what you have to offer rather than what you expect.

Experience / Career History
List your most recent appointment first and work backwards. List your title, company name and dates employed.

  • Use bullet points to help outline information
  • Bullet points sell your key information quickly
  • Bullet points are easy to read

If only one employment period is shown on your CV, a paragraph about their market and product can be beneficial.

Education & Qualifications / Training
This section isn't always relevant, however it can be used to list on-the-job training or qualifications achieved.

Other Achievements / Special Projects
At an interview make yourself memorable. List examples of visiting famous places, being present at major historical events or something your extremely proud of. Charity work you have completed can be a bonus.

Interests & Activities
Write a paragraph about how you use your spare time. This section will be used by a professional interviewer to break the ice and assess your personality.

Personal Details
List benefits such as driving licence, passport and if your a non-smoker. Don't forget your date of birth.