CV-writing
Here at Nicholls Lindsay we put more faith in how a candidate comes across face to face than on paper, but there is no denying that a good CV can be a great door opener. Here are some basic pointers that we feel are important when writing one.
Stick to two pages
This is pretty much standard in this day and age but it's good advice nevertheless. Don't procrastinate on your CV, keep it relevant and punchy and stay within two pages.
Clear and concise
Make sure the companies you have worked for and the job titles you have had are clear and easy to understand. Use bullet points to articulate the key points rather than rambling paragraphs.
Accurate dates
As the title suggests make sure the dates are accurate and that you give the month and year that you joined and left a role (rather than just the year).
Figures
Sales Managers love to see figures, revenue achieved, performance versus target etc. Try to inlude them in your CV. Every good sales person knows their figures so there is no reason not to include them.
Key Achievements
Whilst the figures are important everyone with a successful track record has some key achievements to boast about. Sales person of the year, winning a big corporate account, these kind of things should be on your CV.
Reasons for leaving
Avoid discussing why you left a role on your CV. This should really be handled at interview stage and can often raise objections before you even meet the client.
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