The document provides tips for improving a CV or resume, including having someone proofread it, adding color to headings and subsections to make it stand out, being honest about accomplishments but avoiding exaggeration, expressing your authentic self, avoiding repetition, using impactful verbs, steering clear of jargon, and including contact information.

1. What to do
&
What not to do

3. Proof Read Your CV
• Ask someone you trust
• Make sure they are
a great speller

4. Headings & Subheadings
• Don’t be afraid to add a
little colour for your headings
and subheadings
• This will give your
cv/resume a little personality
and make it stand out

5. Be Honest
• Be Honest About Your
Accomplishments
• You can fluff a little bit, but
be careful as you will
probably get caught out at
the interview stage

6. Just Be You!
“Always Be A First-rate
Version Of Yourself, Instead
Of A Second-rate Version Of
Somebody Else”
[Judy Garland]

7. Don’t Repeat Yourself
• Don’t repeat yourself like a
parrot!
• There are plenty of verbs in
the English language
• Use a combination of action
words

8. Avoid Jargon
• Don’t use Jargon words,
it might confuse people
• Make sure your words
pack a punch

9. Presentation By:
Olivia Moran
Learn more about me and check out
more of my presentations at
www.oliviamoran.me