CV Checklist - What to include on your resume
What to include on your CV
For a standard curriculum vitae (CV), add the following:
Your name at the top
Under your name - your physical address, your telephone numbers, your email address (s), your LinkedIn address
Your skills and experience
Include achievements relevant to the role you are applying for
Include evidence of the competencies (skills) relevant to the role
Your qualifications
Include training courses and interests if relevant to the role
Put your most recent qualifications first
Use a simple format
2 pages (up to 4 for an academic CV)
Use an easily readable font
Start with the most relevant experience first
Accurate information
No lies!
Check spelling and grammar
Check dates are accurate
Relevant Information
Always tailor the CV to the job you are applying for
Use keywords from the job specification in case a database is used and your CV will not be found without the keywords, such as
the job title
I am Diana Dawson, Founder of Working Career. As an Executive and Career Coach, I have worked with organisations and individuals to be more resilient and happy at work.
I am an Accredited Master Coach with the Association for Coaching and a Coaching Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. I have worked with people from different sectors and backgrounds to cope and flourish at work.
Find out more about me here