When writing a CV it is important to ensure that all the information you put on the CV is true and accurate. There is no point stating that you have experience in an area you don’t or have achieved exams results which you didn’t. Doing this is setting yourself up for a fall and if you get found out you may find yourself out of a job quicker than it took you to get it.

It is also important to make sure that your CV is free from spelling and punctuation mistakes. Your Cv is likely to be the first impression a potential employer has of you, therefore you want it to be a good one. Sometimes all it takes is a quick re-read of the CV before sending it off and ideally getting someone else to look over it for you. There is not usually a need to add a photo to your Cv but if you do decide to do so then make sure it is a professional one not one of your latest holiday snaps.