CV Advice

Before considering a change, ask yourself why you want a new role. Have a clear, realistic plan for the type of role you’re targeting and how you’ll prepare to step into it.

The quality and presentation of your CV are vital when selling yourself. A CV is often the first impression a prospective employer has of you — and they typically spend just8 seconds scanning it. Make it count!

Customize your CV for each application. Highlight the skills, experience, and achievements that match the job description.
Use keywords from the job description where relevant.

Ensure your address, phone number, and email are all current and correct.

Ideally, your CV should be no more than 2 pages.
Use bullet points for responsibilities and achievements — make it skimmable.
Avoid large blocks of text; white space improves readability.
AI tools can help check grammar, readability, and structure — but don’t rely on them to write your CV entirely. Your CV should reflect you, your voice, and your experience.

Show your impact rather than simply listing tasks.
Use numbers wherever possible: e.g., “Increased property lettings by 25% in 12 months” or “Managed a team of 5 consultants delivering 30 sales per month.”