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Visual impact - layout is critical
- A CV should always be word processed on good quality white paper
- a CV should be easy to read, it should present the important facts
about you both clearly and concisely
- make good use of spacing, margins, indentations, capitalisation
and underlining, be consistent with your use of these
- use bold type or italics to emphasise words and subject headings
(do not over do it!)
- make sure that the CV is letter-perfect. Errors, typing mistakes,
stains, unexplained abbreviations, technical jargon or buzz-words
are not acceptable
- have your final draft critiqued or proof-read by someone in a position
of responsibility
- remember, your CV is your marketing tool. Your aim is to entice
the employer to interview you
