Legal CV tips and advice
There is no substitute for a professionally presented CV. This document creates an image in the prospective employer’s mind of the type of person you are. The aim is to present all relevant career and personal information in as logical a format as is possible.
The entire document should be in a standard business font and not exceed 2-3 pages. Avoid over-elaboration with formatting, shading, boxing and special effects. Remember the person reading your CV may have a great many to get through in order to shortlist for interview so keep it uncluttered and make it easy to read by using bullet points.
Whilst this is a very personal document there are a few standard guidelines to follow.
Start with personal details, address and contact numbers.
If you wish to include a paragraph outlining your general competencies and aims this should follow.
Next detail your work history beginning with your current or most recent position and outlining your duties, responsibilities, work undertaken, job title and accurate dates for each role.
Educational/professional qualifications including dates, where studied and grades.
Next list all professional memberships, clubs, awards, achievements, interests and hobbies.
Finally details of professional and personal referees.
Our consultants are always happy to advise on or produce your CV in a standard format at your request.
The entire document should be in a standard business font and not exceed 2-3 pages. Avoid over-elaboration with formatting, shading, boxing and special effects. Remember the person reading your CV may have a great many to get through in order to shortlist for interview so keep it uncluttered and make it easy to read by using bullet points.
Whilst this is a very personal document there are a few standard guidelines to follow.
Start with personal details, address and contact numbers.
If you wish to include a paragraph outlining your general competencies and aims this should follow.
Next detail your work history beginning with your current or most recent position and outlining your duties, responsibilities, work undertaken, job title and accurate dates for each role.
Educational/professional qualifications including dates, where studied and grades.
Next list all professional memberships, clubs, awards, achievements, interests and hobbies.
Finally details of professional and personal referees.
Our consultants are always happy to advise on or produce your CV in a standard format at your request.
