One elegantly integrated, carefully planned and architected cv, normally 2 pages can easily include all these things:
Profile, brief skills/achievement/functional summary that positions you and catches attention.
A more detailed summary of your knowledge, training, skills,
education (which can either come in second place or be demoted to after your career if the career is more impressive)
A convincing account of your career that also includes enough context to show how you work.
Whatever personal information is relevant to your application or might reasonably and legally be required in the sector/country you are applying within.
Remember when sending your CV to a company by yourself or through an agency, it has to catch the employers attention, and sell you, and you only get one chance.
Selected For An Interview
Preparation
Find out as much as possible about the company prior to the interview, check out their website find out about the products and services that they offer, the number of employees, and the location of the offices, and prepare some questions to ask at the interview.
Plan your journey beforehand to ensure you are a few minutes early, allow for possible delays and have a contact number.
Dress Code
Smart business dress is a must. Ensure you are well groomed with tidy hair, clean shoes and clothing. Do not wear too much perfume or aftershave. No facial piercings and keep jewellery and nail polish simple.
The Interview
An interview is a two way meeting. It allows the employer to find out about you and your skills, whilst allowing you to find out more about the company, the role offered and the working environment.
Some interviews can be a one to one meeting, or a panel interview or a group. You may be asked to do a test before hand which maybe psychometric or aptitude tests.
There are many different styles of interviews and each interviewer will have their own method. Be prepared to answer questions about yourself and your past experiences. Take time to answer questions confidently and concisely, but above all be yourself.
