- Tell a logical, interesting and concise story about yourself
- Start with you, move on to what you’ve done (most recent things first), then finish off with your interests and references
- Keep it short and sharp, but include sufficient information that the reader knows all about what you’ve been doing by the end of it
- Consistency of lay-out is good as it helps ensure your story is easy to digest
- Always think of how the reader will see your CV, not how you see it
