fortyplus employment support trust

A CV or resume [technically two different things, but here the two terms are used interchangeably] can take a very long time to compile properly, and - this is the bit that may be painful - after all those hours, the result may be worse than useless!

Busy employers are understandably easily irritated by CVs that waste their time. Don't let yours irritate a potential employer - instead, aim to impress by the ease with which your document can be read and understood.

The biggest single fault with the majority of CVs is that they are much too long. The completed CV is best if it is just one or two pages (the shorter the better, within reason) and is worded very concisely - that means 'maximum meaning in minimum words'.

Here's how we can help you write your own CV:
Look at this example of a well-written CV
Download this form and fill it out, then use the answers to draft your new CV

Or, we can do the job for you:
If possible, download this form and print it then fill it out, or note answers to the questions on another piece of paper
Make an appointment (phone 377 2141) to come in and discuss your CV with us.