CVs

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Virtually ever job you will ever apply for will require you to send a CV or "Curriculum Vitae" as part of your application. For those of who that don't know exactly what that means (and I didn't really have much of a clue when I left 6th form), it's basically a document that chronicles your academic and work based achievements, providing potential employers a quick reference point from which to base their decision of whether to offer you an interview or not.

Since this is likely to be your first contact woth the employer, whether on paper or via email, it is therefore important you make yours as good as possible. A good CV can be a great way, before interview, for you to show the employer you are right for the job. To try and maximise your chances of not being rejected at the first hurdle, you need to know what makes a good CV, and then you need to make yours better.

There's a lot to consider; content - which achievements are most important, what seems like irrelevant information; structure; length; tone; etc. In order for you to write the best CV, why not have a look at the CV articles TSR has on offer, and see if we can't help to improve your CV.

• CV FAQs and Answers - basic questions on what to include, what not to include and how to structure your CV.

• Writing the killer CV - tips on what to include in each section of your CV and detailed advice on formatting and language use.

• Targeting your CV - tips to get your CV right when applying for different types of vacancies.

• CV Help Forum - Already written your CV? Then you can post it up in TSR's private CV forum, where approved CV helpers will be able to offer you their expert advice.

Remember to look over the Covering Letters articles, so you can back up your CV with the best possible introduction.