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Data & specifics. Potential employers like hard numbers, specify improvements in revenue with percentages, or overhead cut costs in pounds. Statistics can help you stand out from the crowd.

Cater to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).These systems look for industry keywords and buzzwords, so research the words most commonly used in the job’s that you are applying for. These SEO friendly words help those ATS search engines put your CV to the top of the pile.

What information should I include on my CV?

Personal Statement:

Your personal statement should be a brief overview of who you are, your strengths and any work experience and/or education you have. It should highlight skills that you have gained that are relevant to the application, such as time management, customer service, teamwork, computer skills etc.

Keep it short and snappy at 100- 150 words.

Example: “Recent graduate with a degree in English from Bath University. Practical work experience writing on topics such as human interest, fashion, news and politics as Editor of Bath University student blog and magazine. Looking to start my career in Journalism in a role where I can build on the skills gained in my education and work experience.”