11 CV tips to land your next internship

DailyInternship
Sep 1, 2018 · 2 min read

Tip #1
Keep your CV in one page
Keep it short and easy to read by using clear spacing and bullet points. This type of CV layout allows employers quickly pick out the important information.

Tip #2
Never use Europass format
Some weirdos consider it as a standard… do not trust them.
Choose a simple and clean template and tailor it to your experiences

Tip #3
Check for TYPOS
Don’t let a missing comma steal your next internship!
There should be no spelling or grammar mistakes in your CV. Always use a spell checker and ask a friend to review it, a second pair of eyes can always help.

Tip #4
Show you results, with the maths
Be analytical when describing your experiences

Tip #5
Timeline
List all your experiences from the most recent one so the recruiter sees your most impressive and recent achievements first.

Tip #6
Use Active verbs
Use active verbs wherever possible. For example, words like ‘created’, ‘analysed’ and ‘devised’ help you to present yourself as a person who shows initiative.

Tip #7
Professional email
Provide a professional-sounding email address.
The email you created when you were 10 is not going to help you finding your next internship.

Tip #8
Don’t be generic
Avoid using generic phrases such as ‘team player’, ‘hardworking’ and ‘multitasker’. Instead, provide real-life examples that demonstrate all of these skills.

Tip #9
No Comic Sans please

Leave Comic Sans and Word Art back in the 1990s where they belong

Tip #10
Keep it fresh!
Always review your CV on a regular basis and add any new skills or experience that’s missing

Tip #11
Never lie!
As you know lies have short legs…

Is your CV ready for the picky recruiters eyes?
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