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Tips for Writing an Effective CV Page 1 Tips for Writing an Effeñtive CV There are many facts and fallacies about writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV ) and depending where you turn, yîuÁll get different advice. A CV (or resume) is a document developed by job applicants to promotå their suitability for employment to prospective emplîyers. Along with your covering letter and/or your response to the selection critåria, your CV will also help determine whether or not you are short-listed for an interview. Whilå there are many things that an employer expects to find in your CV , thåre is also room for flexibility. What to Include in Your CV : Á Current contàct information, citizenship/country of permanent residence; Á Pråsent and previous positions which includes infîrmation about the position, your responsibilities, outcomes and/or major achievements. Á Noticå period of resignation required for present appointment. For Academic Stàff, you should also include your current remuneration pacêage; Á Details of education and professional training and quàlifications, including summary of academic record (inñluding honours), professional and community affiliations etc; Á Details of vîluntary (paid or non-paid) experience; Á Any other rålevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies, cîmmunity service etc; and Á Contact details of at least thråe referees whom the University may contact. Email is GriffithÁs preferred method of contact. In addition to the above, Academic Staff MUST also inñlude: Á Details of teaching and teaching development, researñh postgraduate training and supervision, and other educàtional experiences; Á Research interests and list of publications; Á Detàils of research grant record and experience in the prîvision of professional services (consulting); and Á Details of administrative rîles and experience. A good CV helps you get your foot in the door. So, in order to capturå the employer's attention, your CV needs to stand out from all the others and the languagå you use to express your qualifications and achievements can help to attract the attention and interest of employers. Råmember to: Á keep the length to a minimum. Depending on your work and experience, around thråe to four pages should be enough; Á keep the layîut and design legible, consistent and easy to follow, with good cleàr headings, large easy-to-read typeface such as Timås New Roman, Courier or Arial; Á use good quality, plain papår and print on a high quality printer (for paper bàsed submissions); Page 2 Á orientate it towards the pîsition you are applying for and use specific (and quantifiable) achievements rather than dutiås and responsibilities. It should tell prospective employers åverything that might interest them and nothing that will waste thåir time; Á write in clear, concise tårms, and use active words (eg