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First impressions count...CV tips!

What makes a great student CV?

Before sending off your CV, check it for these 10 essentials. If in doubt, ask someone else to look it over. Fresh eyes usually see things that you don't.

1. Zero spelling mistakes - even one minor error will stick out (especially remember that the word "I", used when referring to yourself, is always capitalised).

2. At least two referees - employers need them to confirm your details and provide support for the things you've said about yourself. Ask people who know you. If you're at school, or a recent school leaver, it makes sense to have at least one referee from school. Don't forget about sports coaches and managers, or other activity leaders, who can comment on your reliability, commitment, etc.

3. A clear file name - don't just let it auto-save or complicate it. Save it, for example, as Christopher_Walsh_CV_2019.DOCX (replace the name with yours).

4. A professional email address and voicemails - for example christopher.walsh @ whatever.com will win over wild_wolf555@ whatever.com. If your mobile voicemail isn't professional, re-record it with a simple sentence requesting callers to leave a message for you to phone them back.

5. 100% truth - don't make things up (although you can put on a positive spin). If you studied Japanese for one term in Year 11, you're unlikely to be fluent in Japanese. Don't risk being found out.

6. Unless you have an extensive history of exceptional achievements at high school, keep to one page. A CV is a snapshot, not a novel. You don't need to list every award or achievement you gained since you started kindergarten.

7. Give examples of your experience - don't just say 'worked after school". Explain what your job entailed with bullet-point explanations of your regular tasks.

8. Avoid ANY use of shorthand or text language - don't write '2nd job' or 'B/G' (short for background).

9. Use a logical layout with easy-to-read formatting - make it a comfortable read, and don't reduce the spacing to cram it all in.

10. Include volunteering, sports, and other initiatives - getting involved in your local community translates into CV power.