A good CV gets you the interview. This free toolkit gives you the checklist and the structure employers actually read — no templates to buy, no fees.

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The CV checklist

• One page for most roles, two at most for senior roles — no long paragraphs.
• Your most recent job first, with the employer name, your title, dates, and what you actually did.
• Numbers where you have them: how many customers, how much you sold, how big the team was.
• No photo, no age, no marital status, no salary history — unless the employer specifically asks.
• One CV per role: change the top lines to match the job you are applying for.
• Check spelling twice, then ask someone else to read it once.

What never goes on a CV

Never pay anyone to write or "certify" your CV, and never send your passport copy or bank details with a CV. A genuine employer asks for documents only after an interview.

Read our full guide on writing a CV that gets you hired abroad in the Career Advice section.