Infographic – How not to be naff and cheesy

Make sure your CV doesn’t become a cliché

There’s plenty of advice on this blog about how to write a good CV – but what makes a bad one? Here are a few examples of what to avoid when writing your CV if you really want to make that all-important fantastic first impression.

Keep your CV focused on concrete examples of your

and

, rather than empty, overused phrases. It helps the reader to understand exactly how you’ll fit into the role, the team and the company, without wasting their time with meaningless fluff.

If you need more help, why not ask for a

– or even

?