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• Use a conventional font e.g. trebuchet, verdana, cambria or arial.

• Write in the third person

• Use bullet points where possible

• Use headings to break down the nature of your work into practice areas and ensure those headings are clear and consistent

• State degree level (or any higher qualifications) obtained and the full name of the establishment from which it was gained.

• The ideal length is 2-4 pages.

• Use bullet points

• Ensure qualifications and employment history are dated and put them in reverse chronological order.

• Include details of example cases; value of deals; scope of responsibility

• Detail business development initiatives.  E.g. In house and external seminars, articles drafted, podcasts, any profile raising initiatives

• Detail management experience

• Include details of any potential following and put an honest figure on it.  Even if a firm is not actively recruiting in a particular area they often have a watching brief for candidates who can add value to their business.

• Include your interests and details of any foreign language proficiency. ​