2 · What makes a strong CV
| Avoid | Do instead |
|---|---|
| “Responsible for social media” | “Grew club Instagram from 300 to 1,200 followers in 6 months” |
| A nickname email address | firstname.lastname@ style email |
| Every school since grade 1 | Your last two qualifications |
| Long paragraphs | Bullets of 1 to 2 lines |
| “Hardworking, passionate team player” | Show it with one real example |
| Typos and mixed fonts | Read it aloud, use one font |
Examples are illustrative