Write a good CV

A CV is a professional document that gives an overview of your skills, achievements and experience for employers.

The aim of the CV is to give enough information to the employer to show that they should invite you to the next stage of recruitment, or even to give you the job.

Tips to get started

There is no such thing as a 'perfect CV'. Employers all have their own preferences but the key is to put together a document that reflects your skills and experience well.

Try to make your CV relevant to the job you are applying for. Review the job description and highlight the skills and experience you think are most appropriate to the role.

Make sure the CV looks professional and is well presented (eg use consistent font and heading styles).

Choose a format that you feel comfortable with (for further details of chronological or skills based CVs see the Prospects Link below).

Don't forget to include relevant information about the content of your degree.

Your CV should be no longer than two pages (unless it is an academic CV).

Further Resources

For further details of what to include in a CV, and a description of chronological and skills based CVs see:

www.prospects.ac.uk/links/cvwriting

Leeds Met Students can access a range of CV help videos for further help and tips. (*these are password protected for Leeds Met Students only)

There is also an interactive resource for creating CVs created by our Employability office:

Interactive CV learning object

Futures workbook - CVs and letters to employers

Feedback on CVs

If you are a Leeds Met student or recent Graduate we can provide feedback on your draft CVs.

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