Top Ten CV Tips

1. Save a lot of time and energy by identifying early on what you want and what you don't want.

2. Make your CV say 'READ ME!!!'

3. Make the first page especially clear, concise and attractive.

4. Use the best format CV to fit your situation, and always make it fit the job.

5. Use language the employer will understand.

6. Emphasise what you do have going for you, and play down what you haven't.

7. If you have too much experience or are over qualified, play things dawn so as not to threaten employers.

8. Check your CV as many times as necessary to get perfection. Then get someone else to check it.

9. Understand technology well enough to make sure you can safely send your CV electronically to recruiters.

10. If your CV is to be faxed or scanned, you will need to allow extra time for amendments to prepare it.