3: CVs are essentially the

5: document that tells you what someone's done, what they're doing currently, what they may aim to do

10: until you actually pick up the phone and speak to them.

12: So the best thing to do is really think about how you're going to get yourself across

15: to who you are hoping to receive it in a positive way.

18: Considering they're gonna get a lot of other applications as well.

24: Clear organised and concise on a page.

26: I can look at everything and immediately from top to bottom I can see where everything is, what the person's done who they are,

31: where they live, what the contact details are, and where they are currently working right now.

35: So what I always say to candidates is never forget to add achievements. What will differentiate you is

40: what you achieve, what you implemented, what you added and how you as a person that if you were to leave tomorrow,

46: what would be the hole that would be missing?

48: Keeping the CV relevant to your industry is really important to your sector, to your job,

53: the nature, so if you are in a creative job

55: you may have something that's slightly more creative visually to look at. That again is an aspect of how you interpret your own marketing.

66: Obviously education,

67: employment history and

70: extra skills, extra curriculum, other things that you've gained over time.

74: Keep it concise. You don't need to go way back 10, 15 years with a whole explanation.

80: I think the last 5 to 6 years are more relevant.

83: Definitely good to have references. It does save the recruiter, employer following that up. They will obviously ask for your permission.

92: If it is for a particular role for a particular company,

95: go to that company's website. Look at the language they use. A very simple example - if it was an American company

101: I would use the word apparel for clothing. If it was a French or European company, I'd use ready-to-wear.

109: When I do get a cover letter it actually shows a sense of commitment from someone.

112: They've actually taken time to take a blank sheet of paper and write a paragraph or two about themselves and

118: why they want to go for this role. And that's a great space.

122: A cover letter where you can really sell yourself to why you're going for that company.

129: I've had variants of people caring for family members, people travelling the world, taking time out doing sabbaticals.

137: Various things, include it because it shows your life journey.

140: It shows what you had to do or were going through at a time that you needed to do that.

144: And again, it's very human. A lot of people are in a similar place. So they'll understand and respect it.