Is your CV working for you — or against you? In 2025, CVs need to be smarter, sharper, and more focused than ever.
✅ Keep:
- A concise profile summary (2–3 lines) with your top strengths
- Bullet points with impact – start each line with an action verb and quantify where possible
- Tailored content to match each job (keywords matter for ATS systems!)
- Location details either full address or postcode
✂️ Cut:
- Long paragraphs and generic jargon
- Outdated roles or irrelevant experience
- Personal details like marital status
✨ Create:
- A clear skills section with your top 6–8 skills
- A short achievements list under each job (think: what did you achieve, not just what you did) Make these as specific as possible using both numbers and text
- A clean, modern format — ideally in PDF or Word format (unless stated otherwise)