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2. Creating your CV
Ideally a CV should be 2 pages long (definitely no longer than 3 pages), and should include the following pieces of information:
Starting with your most recent qualification, this section should include:
Any professional qualifications attained e.g. QFA, CIPD, ACCA etc.
Name of College/University, qualifications and grade achieved
Name of secondary school and Leaving Certificate (or equivalent qualification), subjects studied and grades achieved
Personal Details:
Full name
Address for Correspondence
Address
Mobile and home telephone numbers
Education & Qualifications:

3. Employment history
Start with your most recent position and work backwards in reverse chronological order.
Dates of employment
The following information should be given for each position held
Company name and location (town/city name only)
For each position include the job title and briefly outline the key duties and responsibilities of the role Keep this section clear and concise by using bullet points
Include any significant achievements that may have come about as a result of your work
Avoid overloading this section by only including your most recent and relevant employment

4. Key Skills & Achievements
Include technical skills such as PC Applications, hardware, operating systems, software etc.
Include any relevant non-technical/soft skills, such as presentation skills, team management skills etc. Outline the manner in which you gained these skills
This section should be short and relevant and include no more than 3 achievements. These achievements may be from your hobbies and interests, your education or indeed your employment history, if you have not previously mentioned them above.

5. Creating your CV Hobbies & Interests: Additional Information:
At the end of the CV include hobbies and interests, e.g. sport, music, cooking etc.
Additional Information:
You may wish to give other information here that will add value to your application such as:
Details of why you are suitable for the position you are applying for, or if speculative, what type of role you are looking for
You may also wish to include that you hold a full drivers licence if appropriate
You may wish to indicate your preferred geographical location or whether or not you are willing to relocate

6. Creating your CV Points to remember
Bulleted paragraphs are a great way to save space and add impact
Avoid long paragraphs of text
Creating your CV
Points to remember
You should rework your CV for every job you apply for, emphasising the aspects of your work history, skills and abilities that best suit the requirements of the position.
Be brief and concise