PSM Recruitment CV Guide

Welcome to your step-by-step guide to writing a brilliant CV! Whether you’re applying for an office, management or hands-on role, this guide from PSM Recruitment will help you present your skills clearly, professionally, and confidently.

1. Contact Details

Start with your full name, phone number, email address, and location (you don’t need a full address). Make sure your email sounds professional.

2. Personal Profile

Write a short paragraph (3–4 lines) about who you are, what you’re great at, and what kind of role you’re looking for. Keep it friendly, confident and relevant to the job.

3. Key Skills

List 5–8 key skills that match the role. Use bullet points e.g. Project Management, Invoicing, People Leadership, Forklift Operation, Customer Service.

4. Work Experience

List your jobs starting with the most recent. For each job, include:

Job Title
Employer
Dates (month + year)
Key duties and achievements (use bullet points)

Tip: Focus on results and responsibilities , ‘Managed a team of 4’ or ‘Reduced processing time by 30%’.

5. Education & Training

Include your highest qualifications first. Mention any on-the-job training or certificates relevant to your work.

6. References

‘Available on request’ is fine ,  no need to list them unless asked.

Quick Tips

• Use clear headings and a clean, simple layout.
• Avoid long paragraphs , bullet points are great.
• Tailor your CV to each role, tweak your profile and skills to match the job ad.
• Proofread!!!!!Spelling mistakes can cost you an interview.