CV Suggestions

Proofreading

When proofreading your CV, it is important to utilise various methods of review. These may include, asking a trusted friend or family member to review your resume or utilising software provided by the university. Additionally, various computer programs, such as Grammarly, can be used to ensure you have used the correct grammar and spelling in your application. Reading your CV aloud to yourself is also often helpful to ensure the information and grammar included are correct. Furthermore, you should ensure you can answer any questions about any parts of your CV. You should not include any work experiences that you only have a vague recollection of, or that were insigni cant.

Di erentiate yourself

A prospective employer will likely be looking through an array of applications. Therefore, you need to nd ways to include any important details that will enable you to ‘stand out’ from other applicants when drafting your CV.

Structure

There is often a tendency when drafting a resume to include extra-curricular achievements, or other non-academic accomplishments, at the bottom of the document. Where possible this should be avoided. These achievements often enable you to stand out from other applicants. Therefore, if you have achievements that you are particularly proud of (e.g., signi cant sporting achievements), it may be suitable to include this towards the top of your resume.