FIVE principles that make a great CV:

• Relevance - find out what the job is about, its requirements and duties. Show how your knowledge, experience, and skills are relevant.
• Order - put your most relevant information first and give it the most space. Based on what you know about the job, decide what is the most relevant - your degree, work experience, voluntary work…
• Format - aim for a professional-looking CV. This means consistent layout, good balance of text and space, careful use of italics, bold and underlining, and the use of good quality paper.
• Attention to detail - spelling and grammar must be perfect. Check it over carefully. If you are unsure, get a friend to help you.
• Letter - always send a cover letter unless you are asked not to. It introduces you and should encourage the employer to read your CV.

SEVEN principles that make a great CV:

• Use a (common) font and font size that are easy to read
• Don’t use more than 2 font types at a time
• Don’t use too many lines and boxes
• Use headings and subheadings to separate sections
• Keep alignment consistent, e.g. all align to left
• Use bullet points or numbering system to present details in order
• Use past tense to indicate the completion status of the activity / work experience