Writing a CV is a task I don’t think anybody truly enjoys; it can be difficult to recall all the minute details such as dates of education and employment, recalling in enough detail the duties and responsibilities of your previous job roles but not too much detail that it goes over the recommended two pages of A4 paper! As an agency we see a large array of CVs, some good, some bad and some outright bizarre. Below are some tips to help you not forget the basics, which are most often, the most important parts of making a good CV.

Location: this doesn’t need to be your address, it could be the town or county you live in, if you’re looking to work elsewhere or happy to travel to different areas daily for work, state this on your CV too.

Contact details: so many people miss off telephone numbers off their CV. Yes, an email will suffice but us recruiters and hiring managers LOVE to talk and in the modern world of recruiting, you have to move quickly so a telephone number is essential and in case you can’t answer, make sure you have a voicemail inbox!

Transport: do you drive and have your own transport? Is your driving licence free of any points? This is integral, particularly when recruiting for roles in remote locations or which require you to travel for work.

Start and end dates of employment: Particularly important if you haven’t moved around an awful lot and have stayed in positions for a significant amount of time – if you have carried out lots of temporary assignments, make sure you state that your assignments have been temporary.

If you need further help constructing a CV please feel free to call the office or email [email protected], we have several templates readily available.