A good curriculum vitae is your first step to a job interview, but
remember  - a CV is not a job application. The aim of a CV is to
present you in the best possible light. Your CV is probably the first
impression a possible employer has of you, so it must be effective.

Here are some things to remember when you write your CV:

*Use good quality white paper. Never print on both sides.

*Use positive language when you speak about past work experience and
skills.

*Find out as much as possible about the job and company and make sure
your skills, interests and experience match the job profile.

*Put your education and career in reverse order, placing the most
recent first.

*Give an explanation for any gaps in your career.

*Describe your responsibilities and tasks in previous jobs. Be careful
not to lie or exaggerate. You may get caught out in the interview.

*Give names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of at least
two referees. Don't forget to tell them you are using them for a
reference.

*Send a cover letter, less than one page long and don't simply repeat
your CV.