How to Write a Good CV
Clear structure, measurable results and tailoring the document to the role.
Practical guidance on resumes, cover letters, ATS, photos, PDF output and tailoring applications.
Clear structure, measurable results and tailoring the document to the role.
Projects, education, volunteering and skills instead of an empty work history.
Internships, university projects, societies and early achievements.
Simple structure, standard headings and searchable text.
Differences between countries, industries and recruitment practices.
Neutral background, natural light and a professional crop.
A concise statement of role, experience, results and direction.
Active language, scope of work and outcomes.
Specific actions instead of generic responsibility statements.
Numbers, scale, result and organizational impact.
School, qualification, subject and dates in a logical order.
Relevant, current credentials that support the target role.
Cefr levels, certificates and honest self-assessment.
Technical, professional and soft skills selected for the role.
Specific interests that add useful context without taking over the resume.
Selecting relevant content and using one or two pages effectively.
Choosing length based on experience and relevant evidence.
Readable typefaces, safe sizes and consistent hierarchy.
Contrast, restraint and fit with the industry.
Preserving searchable text, links, margins and page breaks.
A clear filename using your name and document type.
The amount of location information needed in modern recruitment.
Data minimization and regional expectations.
A professional profile url and consistent information.
Selecting strong examples, explaining your contribution and testing links.
Connecting motivation and evidence to a specific company.
A direct opening that names the role and your value.
A confident and courteous invitation to continue the conversation.
Inconsistent dates, vague wording, clutter and spelling errors.
Prioritizing relevant evidence and matching the role naturally.
Placing professional terms where they accurately describe experience.
Projects, technologies, repositories and technical impact.
Revenue, pipeline, customers and performance against targets.
Team scale, scope, budget and business outcomes.
Clear dates, development during the break and a credible return.
Transferable skills and a logical motivation for the new direction.
Working in short stages, using preview and checking the final pdf.
Reviewing contact details, dates, links, filename and pdf output.
Local conventions, language, date format and personal data.
Length, purpose and terminology across markets.
Project goal, your contribution, tools and measurable outcome.
Readable formatting, relevant evidence and accurate terminology.
Hierarchy, white space, concise writing and predictable sections.
Clients, project scope, outcomes and confidentiality.
Responsibilities, skills and impact from unpaid experience.