Writing a CV/Jobhunting

[Scott]

Simple, informative and to the point IMO.
Thats how mine is. Covers my job history, qualifications (or lack of) and previous experiences as well as a little bio. Covers a double sided a4 page.

type it up nicely, nothing fancy, nice and clear and get several people to read it over. I found it hard to write mine without either underselling my self or sounding like im god.
Then, if your handing them in by hand, print it on good quality paper, neatly presented with a small cover letter tailored to that job

Agreed. A CV shouldn't be more than 2 pages ideally, unless you have some major projects that you've worked on where the tasks you carried out are pertinent to the role you're applying for. I was interviewing people before I left my last job, and any CVs over two pages (where unessential to do so) so readily considered. Some people had around 7-page CVs, I'd just open the email and close it straight away. Also make sure that dates are sequential, any gaps will be picked up on and questioned. If you're adding statements like "I have good attention to detail" then make sure your grammar is correct and formatting is uniform, even for simple things like single spacing and double spacing new sentences.

It sounds picky, but these things are definitely noticed, and your first impression to the employer is going to be in that piece of paper so make it count If you want anyone to read over your CV feel free to send it over