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Writing your CV is a crucial first step in the career process. It needs to be clear and concise, reflecting your skills, knowledge and experience in the audio visual industry, and your suitability for the job. Keep your CV to no more than 2 pages. Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for bringing out the most relevant points from your career history. Read the job description carefully, identify the key requirements and be sure to emphasise those elements on your CV. This shows your understanding of the role, how you can fulfil its demands and your suitability for the job.
Put your personal details first, followed by a short statement of your AV skills, relevant experience and aspirations. List your employment history, starting with your current position and working backwards. Do not leave any unexplained gaps. Be sure to expand on any experience which clearly shows you have the skills required for the post. Briefly summarise older jobs to keep the CV short. Finish with your educational qualifications, any AV industry qualifications and relevant training courses completed.
Remember, first impressions count. Imagine you're an employer with a large pile of CV's to read. Layout your CV so that they can quickly scan the document for the key points. You need to stand out from the crowd, so do this by providing a CV that is easy to read and gets straight to the point.
Check everything, not just spelling but each word and punctuation mark. Then check again. Get someone else to read your CV, in case you have missed something. A fresh eye will always prove useful and they may spot skills or qualifications that you have omitted. Remember, if you make errors in your CV, how are potential employers going to view that. They may well think that you will make similar mistakes if they give you the job.
We are always happy to review your CV and advise on how to achieve maximum impact.
