Resume / CV tips: general help

1. Write your resume over more than one day. Keep coming back to it afresh and edit it where necessary.
2. Read it through several times before sending it out.
3. Always ask someone else to check it – they will help you spot errors and inconsistencies.
4. Be consistent with names, punctuation, formatting styles etc.
5. Translated / ESL or EFL text needs a native English speaker to perfect it.

Article published 30/10/06

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