<p>Having a standout CV is one of the best ways of getting to the front of the queue for a new job but the smallest mistake can very quickly see it consigned to the bin. </p>
<p>Regardless of how strong you think your CV is, recruiters and employers will likely take a dim view of ones littered with spelling mistakes and grammar errors.</p>
<p>Our video explains how you can avoid common errors and structure your achievements and experience in a way that makes it clearer to the eyes reading it. </p>
<p>Remember, there could be dozens or even hundreds of applicants applying for the same job as you so fine tuning your CV is going to give you a better chance of beating them to the post. </p>
<p><a href="/job-seeker/career-hub/archives/how-to-write-a-cv-a-video-guide_997/">Key points to remember when writing a CV</a> are:</p>
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<li>always include your name, address, email and phone number as well as links to personal websites, online portfolios and your LinkedIn profile</li>
<li>a personal statement should be concise and tailored to the role</li>
<li>include transferable, adaptive and job-related skills and always use examples and evidence which support your claims</li>
<li>always list your work experience chronologically and support your statements with achievements </li>
<li>your education and training section should only list relevant qualifications and, to save space, avoid listing each result individually</li>
<li>your references should be available on request and remember that LinkedIn can be a useful platform for your strongest endorsements</li>
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<p> For more advice and to download CV and cover letter templates, <a href="/cv-hub/">visit our resource hub</a>.</p>