CV Tips
- Organize your first page to highlight your strengths.
- Headings should be bold and in capital letters.
- Information placed at the top of the page stands out more than information in the middle or bottom of the page.
- Left-hand side of the CV stands out more than right-hand side, so put the most pertinent information on the left.
- Use one professional looking font (e.g. Times) and readable size (e.g. size 12), not smaller than size 10.
- Grammatical or spellings errors can cause your CV to be discarded.
- Print your CV on white, ivory, or cream paper; print only on one side.
- Include your name and page number on each page.
- Be consistent; use the same format throughout.
- Invite a peer or colleague to critique your CV.
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