A Great CV...

Good CVs are often selected early and the applicants are invited for an interview. That's why its important to get your CV right - you are basically selling yourself without actually talking to or meeting the potential buyer (employer).

 
Building your CV...

Before building your CV, note some details about the job you are applying for so that you can tailor it to match the job requirements. If you've never built a CV before - look at some other examples; friends and family who have completed them before or research them online, there are lots of templates to choose from if you just Google "CV".

Once you've completed your research start bringing together all your details. Finally make sure your CV is...

• Word processed - if you don't have your own equipment use what's available at school, college or at your local Connexions Centre and local library
• Simple - don't try to make your CV funky, keep it black print on white paper in an easy to read & universal font
• Organised - start with your name and contact details, work through your school, college and any previous work experience. List your best skills and highest qualifications first
• Accurate - proof read it, Twice! and make sure it makes sense and there are no spelling mistakes
• To the point - keep it short - 2 pages if possible - no more than 3!

Above all be positive and honest in your CV - remember you will have to support anything you have written if you get an interview.