Lse ac uk/careers How to write cvs and cover letters

Top tips: presenting your experience

•  Your CV may form the framework of your interview. Be 

comfortable with what you have written and be prepared to 

elaborate and talk enthusiastically about anything on your CV.

•  Be clear about your individual contributions to the 

achievements you list and be ready to explain them  

at interview.

•  Avoid obscure abbreviations, jargon or slang.

•  Your CV should be an aid to the employer helping to direct 

them to the skills and experience they have asked for.

•  Don’t underestimate your experiences. If you can demonstrate 

the skills you acquired and apply them to the role you are 

applying for, then any experience can be of interest.

•  Try to quantify successes with facts and figures – “scored  

in top 5 per cent”, “increased sales by £x”, “managed a 

team of five staff”.

•  Remember that you shouldn’t lie or misrepresent any 

information in your application - employers can dismiss  

you if you do.