The document provides tips for writing an effective graduate CV, emphasizing that academic achievement is most important but appearance, targeted interests, and conciseness also influence getting selected for an interview. It recommends paying attention to appearance, using bullet points for readability, avoiding jargon, listing experience and skills chronologically, and keeping the CV brief at a maximum of two pages. The overall goal is for the CV to demonstrate the practical application of one's skills and benefits to a future employer through a great first impression.