Your CV is you introducing yourself to potential employers. You need it to be clear, concise and easy to read. It should have relevant statements which will tie into the position you are applying for. It should be kept professional and be no more than 2 pages long. It should not be full of pictures, fancy fonts, colours and irreverent information.

Your CV is a live document and should never be considered to be "finished". It is also a good idea to include a cover letter, this is an introduction to your CV and it also lets the employer know which role you are applying for. It should not repeat the information in the CV, and should be 3 paragraphs long at 3-4 lines each.

Store your CV in a place where you can access it at any time and have the opportunity to adapt it. This could be on a USB or on your desktop. It is important that you keep your CV in your emails and uploaded onto your google drive. This means you will never lose it and you can find it from anywhere. It should only be printed if you are posting it or handing it to an employer or business.

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Click on the documents below for example CVs and Cover Letters.