CV reviews at King's College London

A carefully considered and well presented CV is an important tool in securing the job you want.

While most would agree that there is no such thing as a perfect CV, there are a number of steps you can and should take to improve your chances of success. In constructing your CV, have you:

• Researched what the employer is looking for in your chosen field?
• Built up a picture of the ideal candidate?
• Read the advice on preparing a CV available on this website and in our booklets?

The Careers Consultants will be able to help by:

• Questioning you about the requirements of the role for which you are applying
• Exploring the main points that you want the CV to convey
• Offering feedback on the structure and content of your CV
• Providing advice to help you evaluate your CV and to develop the career management skills that will enable you to become self-sufficient.

Careers Consultantsnare able to provide this support on an individual basis or with small groups of students.

The Careers Consultant will not normally:

• Check spelling and grammar
• Provide repeated checks to make a CV word perfect.