A practical guide to showing your experience with enough detail for a recruiter to understand your value without making them work for it.
Start with the role
A strong CV is not a biography. It is a focused explanation of how your experience connects to the opportunity in front of you. Read the advert carefully, identify the responsibilities and mirror the language honestly where it applies to you.
Keep your opening profile short. Name your area of strength, the type of work you have done and the value you bring. Avoid broad claims that are not supported by the rest of the document.
Show evidence, not only duties
Recruiters need to see what changed because you did the work. Under each role, use concise bullet points that combine an action with an outcome. Numbers help when they are accurate, but a clear improvement, completed project or measurable responsibility is also useful evidence.
- Lead with the most relevant experience.
- Use dates and job titles consistently.
- Explain tools, systems or methods when they matter to the role.
- Remove repeated duties that do not add new information.
Review before sending
Check names, dates, contact details and employer information carefully. Make sure the file opens correctly, the layout is easy to scan and every statement is truthful. A clean document gives the reviewer confidence before they reach the interview stage.
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