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Ensure that you send the correct CV and covering letter for the relevant job.

Make sure you have spelt names and company details correctly. You’ll be surprised at the number of applications we receive to jobs we aren’t even recruiting, addressed to recruiting managers who don’t work at Rubyred Recruitment. First impressions count!

If you’re applying for a job online, remember to attach your CV, your relevant portfolio (if required), and pay attention to how you have labelled the document and the format in which it is saved.

Avoid making silly errors and always spell check before pressing send.

A well written and well structured CV will ensure you promote yourself to your best advantage, set you apart from other applicants and help you to secure an interview. There’s no single way to construct a CV. It’s your document and can be structured and presented as you wish. However, presenting your information in a clear and logical way is important. The top tips and example format below are a great starting point.

Use no more than two pages. Aim to ensure the content in your CV is clear, structured, concise and relevant to the job you’re applying for.

Bullet point sentences rather than using full paragraphs to help minimise word usage.

Check your CV carefully for spelling and grammar. Any mistakes may cost you an interview.

Any gaps in your career history should be explained.

Salary details should not be included.

EXAMPLE CURRICULUM VITAE FORMAT

Personal Information

Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email:
Driving License:
Avoid unnecessary details, such as religion, date of birth, children’s names, marital status etc.

Profile

Give an explanation as to why you’re interested in the specific position you’re applying for and a brief overview of the skills and personal attributes that make you suitable. Keep this section concise and to approximately 5 sentences.

Education and Qualifications

Date Attended: University Name: Course Studied: Results Gained:
Date Attended: School/Sixth Form/College Name: Course/s Studied: Results Gained:
Include the names of schools, colleges, universities and the dates attended. Start with the most recent first. Be sure to include subjects studied and good results.

Work History

Start Date – End Date/Present:
Job Title:
Company Name:
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Start with your most recent/current job. Include company name, date (to and from) of employment and your full job title. List your responsibilities and achievements under each job. Include those relevant to the job you are applying for.

Skills

List or bullet point any computer skills, useful foreign language skills, recent training/development courses that are relevant to the job you are applying for.

Hobbies and Interests

Keep this section short. Don’t list absolutely everything you’re interested in, just those you are happy to talk about in interview.

References

These can simply be ‘Available on request’. Make sure that you have ready the names of two contacts (One previous employer – Ideally your most recent and one personal reference. It is best if this person is not a family member) who have given their permission to be contacted by either Rubyred Recruitment or your potential future employer.

Find out as much information about your prospective employer and familiarise yourself with the information.

Thoroughly read through the job description and any other information you have been given.

Brain storm and think about your skills and experience and how it relates to each point on the job description.

Remind yourself of your key successes and achievements.

Be prepared to answer questions from your CV about your work ethic, career aspirations and personal attributes.

Prepare questions to ask in advance of your interview about the role and company.

Dress to impress.

Arrive at your interview 10 minutes early to ensure you’re not flustered and have time to sign in and complete paperwork.

Have a confident and firm handshake – avoid the bone crusher or limp fish style!

Eye contact is essential, as is positive body language and good posture. Don’t let your nerves take over.

Answer all questions thoroughly. Be sure to make the interviewer aware of duties you have preformed and accomplishments you have made. Don’t be afraid to spell out the obvious and don’t assume the interview knows what your previous jobs involved.

Be positive about each job you have held and your reasons for moving on.

At the end of the interview be sure to reiterate your interest in the role and your availability to attend second interview.

Ask the interviewer what the next step is and when you are likely to hear back from them.

Thank the interviewer for their time with a firm handshake.