CV Layout Tips

The idea here is to keep your CV as simple as possible yet containing all the required information for your potential employer to asses you as a candidate. Below is a suggested CV Layout that we would consider ideal when applying for positions.

• Contact Details

  Name:
  Address:
  Phone No.:
  Date of Birth: (optional)
  Full Driving Licence:
  Marital Status: (Optional)
  

• Career Summary

  A one or two paragraph/ section detailing the highlights of your career to date.

• Work Experience

  Dates, Name of employer and position starting with the most recent.

• Experience Details

  A short description of duties and responsibilities for each position.

• Education and Awards

  Name and address of schools/third level colleges attended, dates and examinations or qualifications received.

• Hobbies and Interests

  A short description of any activities, achievements, and hobbies.

• References

  This section is optional. You may list two or three referees relevant to your career. You may also state "References available on request"