Writing a CV

Thought and time needs to be dedicated when putting together your CV as this is the first impression a potential employer will have of you. It needs to be kept to the point and relevant to the position you are applying for. Your CV should be no longer than 2-3 pages long.

Your CV should be divided up accordingly:

• Personal Information: Name, address and contact details
• Personal Profile: A brief profile outlining your relevant skills and suitability for the job
• Professional Experience: List in reverse chronological order your career history, who you have worked for, the dates in which you were employed and your job title. Include your main duties and your day to day responsibilities. Ensure you keep the information to the point highlighting any particular achievements.
• Education/Qualifications: List any academic qualifications along with any professional and vocational qualifications you have gained ensuring you include and construction related training courses. Again this needs to be listed in reverse chronological order.
• Personal Interests: a brief outline of any hobbies or particular interests you'd like to share.