Topic
Format is how your CV is put together: the order of sections, the headings, how dates are written, the length of each part, and whether you send a PDF or another file type. Good format lets an employer find your trade, licences and recent jobs in seconds.
The articles under this topic cover layout choices for skilled workers, section order, file names and file types, and small details such as dates and links that make a CV or resume easier to read on a phone or through an online form.
ATS and formatting
Your CV file name is the first thing an employer reads. The simple format, examples, what to leave out, and how to name each tailored version.
CV basics
Licences and certifications on a CV decide who gets the call. What to include for each ticket, where to place it, and how to list overseas or expired ones.
Country CV guides
Referees on a resume in Australia or a New Zealand CV: who to list, how to set out the section, when "available on request" works and how to prepare them.
Choosing a CV maker
Looking for a CV builder with no subscription? 7 checks to spot hidden monthly fees, what a fair one-time payment includes and the red flags to avoid.
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Electrician CV template: a tidy layout still gets skipped without the right sections, in the right order. Here is what to include and how to word it.
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Electrician CV example: see which parts to copy, which to rewrite, and how to list your licences so an employer can check them quickly.
ATS formatting
A two column CV can confuse applicant tracking systems that read top to bottom. Here's when one column is the safer choice, and how to check yours.
Country CV guides
Resume length in Australia: why about 2 pages is the usual guide, what to cut first, and how to keep your licences and strongest work on page 1.
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