With so much competition and so many applicants, it is crucial for your CV to make an impact quickly. An employer will probably only scan a document for a matter of seconds before passing judgement. Here are our top tips to maximise your chances of success. The Do’s Make your CV easy on the eyes Don’t underestimate the importance of a good CV format. Use a traditional layout with a simple professional font and formatting. Use bold font for headings and don’t be afraid to leave “white space” between sections to make it easier to read. A good resume should ideally be two or maximum three pages long, depending on your experience. Keep it Simple Be concise and make sure it is easy to find the important information quickly. Contact details should be immediately obvious. Write in the First Person Write in the first person using “I” instead of “he/she”. This gives a better impression than a resume that talks about a person as if it is somebody else ...