CV Advice

The Global Interface rough guide to putting together a functional, concise but eye-catching CV.

• Limit the Document to 2 pages (if at all possible).
• Personal details should be kept to a minimum but essential personal details should be prominent.
  • Name.
  • Location (address).
  • Nationality (Work permit details if appropriate).
  • Current Salary.
  • Salary Requirements.
  • Qualifications and certification.
  • Foreign Languages spoken.
• A brief and interesting synopsis of your skills and experience should appear on the front page, in the form of a personal profile
• Each position that you have held should be described briefly with relevant dates, and your specific responsibilities, and personal achievements should be highlighted.
• Technical CVs – Technical Skills and Training courses attended are vital and should be included within a dedicated section of the CV.
• Sales CVs – Targets, average order values, significant sales successes and performance against target are vital and should appear prominently.