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Simple sentences are easy to scan and take in. Put the most important information first.
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If you are sending your CV via post use a high quality and watermarked paper. Print your CV in black ink on white paper. Covering letters should use identical stationery.
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Margins should neither be too deep or too narrow.
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Writing concise rather than lengthy paragraphs. Separate sentences/paragraphs and bullet.
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Bold type can be effective - if used carefully.
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Times New Roman or Arial are standard typefaces. Do not use a type size less than 11pt.
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Don't rely on a spell checker. Check and re-check using a dictionary. Lack of care could be heavily penalised.
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Keep the layout consistent.
- Dates and employers' details should be easy to scan
