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Get The CV Layout Right

The first thing a job recruiter notices about any CV is the layout.

Things like:

  • Is everything easy to find in one glance?
  • Are the colours, fonts, and headings consistent?
  • Is all the information well-organized?

Your must-have sections to Include in a CV:

  • Contact information
  • CV Summary or objective
  • Work experience
  • Skills
  • Education

Optional Sections to Include in a CV:

  • Certifications and awards
  • Languages
  • Personal projects
  • Volunteer Experience

Finally, save your resume as PDF, as Word might change up your CV formatting.

One last thing you might want to think about is whether your CV is going to be the traditional type or the creative one.

Here are some of the best practices when it comes to getting your CV layout right:

Keep it one page in length - You should only go for 2 pages if you’re confident you can’t summarize yourself in 1 page.

Clear and consistent section heading - Keep the colours, font size, headings consistent so that it’s easy on the eyes. We’d recommend using a font that stands out, but not too much. Do use: Ubuntu, Roboto, Overpass, etc. Don’t use: comic sense.

White-space - Make sure there are enough margins and space between the text so that the whole thing is easy on the eyes.

Keep the details clear - pick the right font size (14-16pt for section titles, 11-12pt for normal text).