New Year. New Goals. New Work Opportunities.
When you send your CV, that’s your time to shine. I’m just going to cover a few things I’ve learnt along the way 
• Don’t use outdated CV templates, most people use the same layouts from 25 years ago.
• Always send your CV as a PDF, not a Word document.
• If you’re applying for a Graphic Design role: spelling, grammar, alignment and layout matter a LOT. Your CV is already a design test.
• People often say “only send a one-page CV” – I’m not fully sold on that. Quality matters more than page count.
• If you include a photo, make sure it’s professional. Selfies are a big no 
• When replying to emails, don’t use short text-style responses. Keep it professional.
• Cover letters are great, but always customise them for each application.
Last year, an organisation asked me to interview five candidates. They were familiar with some of them and wanted an external opinion. Most of the candidates were extremely nervous and had very poor communication skills.
Before my first job, I applied for random roles just to get interview experience and learn how to communicate better. That practice helped more than I realised at the time.
I’m sure there are HR professionals here who can expand on this and correct anything I might have missed.
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