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We all know how important having a good curriculum vitae (CV) is in applying for a new job. Your written resume is often the first impression a prospective employer will get of you, your credentials, capabilities and suitability. Four HR Recruitment Managers from Shell share their advice through their top tips for CVs.

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Tip #1: Make sure that it looks good at a glance

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\u201cYou need to make an immediate impression. So I need to be interested in under a minute.\u201d Janice

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Tip #2: Include the most recent and relevant experience first

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 \u201cUp front, put relevant work experience and the highest level of education. This should ideally include a summary of experiences and the impact made: the positive results created \u2013 commercial and otherwise.\u201d Eveline

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Tip #3: Make it well rounded \u2013 show what you do outside of work too

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\u201cI often also look for what the applicant does outside work: for the community for example. It gives a different perspective at the start.\u201d Teghan

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Tip #4: Define the outcomes and impacts you\u2019ve made

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\u201cAvoid vague. Where possible define clearly \u2013 use metrics if you can \u2013 your achievements: the outcomes and impacts you\u2019ve brought about in your work. I encourage candidates to make their work experiences as concrete as possible.\u201d  Eveline

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Tip #5: Tailor your CV to the specific job you are applying for

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\u201cBe specific. Tailor your CV to the job. Be honest. If your job has been made redundant at some stage, be open about that; it too is work experience that\u2019s relevant. Managing change is a skill worth highlighting.\u201d Winny

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Tip #6: Be concise

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\u201cKeep it \u2018tight and bright\u2019. Provide a succinct summary of your experience and qualifications; make this clearly and directly relevant to the role applied for. Provide also a separate short list of other experience you\u2019ve gained, at work or otherwise, which allows us to see your other qualities. Keep them relevant to the job.\u201d Janice

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Tip #7: Keep it to 2 to 3 pages

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\u201cIt should be about 2 to 3 pages depending on the nature of the role. Ideally keep it short and simple and well laid out so it\u2019s easy to read. Chronological development of your career is the simplest way to present your work experience.\u201d Teghan

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Tip #8: Keep it relevant

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\u201cFocus on keeping your CV to the point. Only add out-of-work experience if it relates to the role applied for. Volunteer and community work helps: not so much about your hobbies or pets. I like numbers and metrics as they show you get the importance to business of measurements like this. Photos are optional \u2013 they don\u2019t influence the calibre of your CV.\u201d Winny

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