Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A good CV can open the door to opportunities. It'll capture the attention of an employer, make you stand out from the crowd, and showcase your strengths, skills, and achievements. You can view and download examples below.

Some CV examples

This is a straightforward and clear CV layout: Standard CV
(From Reed.co.uk)
Here's a suggested layout for IT professionals: IT CV
You could use this type of CV if you'd like to move into another field: Change of career CV

Preparing for your interview

Ahead of your interview it will help if you:

Research your potential employer
Review the job description
Practice answering interview questions
Understand the STAR method (see below)
Dress appropriately for your interview
Think about your questions in advance
Follow up after the interview