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Until your interview, you are only as good as your paperwork and perhaps telephone manner. This makes your CV and covering letter crucial. They are essential tools in most job searches. Like any marketing document, a CV should help you sell yourself.

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Here are a few pointers to help you...

HELPFUL HINTS
Remember that you want your CV to be read and responded to. Include enough information to stimulate interest, but not so much that you bore the reader.
3 pages max is preferred, but 1-2 is even better!
Ensure your CV is well structured and well laid out. Remember a CV that is hard to read is often put aside and forgotten.
Ensure spelling and grammar is correct
PREPARATION
Think about your skills, competencies, qualifications and experience. What are your unique selling points and strengths? Think in terms of what you have achieved.
THE FIRST PAGE
This should contain your personal details, home address and contact details, followed by a brief summary of educational credentials and qualifications.
An overview statement should be included covering your strengths in the relevant area, skills and experience.
PAGES TWO/THREE
Highlight you employment history. Present this in reverse chronological order (last job first) for each position held, briefly describe responsibilities and work undertaken. Quantify them in sales, financial or production terms. Each professional position that you have had must include at least one statement of accomplishment.
List your hobbies and interests in no more than 3 lines. Any voluntary/charity work or external posts are worth including. Always include any languages, courses or training you have done or any professional memberships.
It is recommended that 2 referees be given, including the referees official titles, addresses and telephone numbers.
COVERING LETTER
A CV should always be introduced by a letter or telephone call. The letter can really let your personality come through. Remember recruitment consultants and employers read hundreds of CVs - an interesting introduction letter can make yours stand out
Your letter can be used to pick up points which modesty or space prevented you from including in your CV.
MOST IMPORTANTLY - keep your CV up to date