These tips will help you write a more presentable CV. You might find it useful to print them out so you can reference them while you write. I have also provided some links to websites which provide more detailed information.

Be selective - It can be acceptable to leave out details of some past employment if the experience it give you was not relevant to your current job application. Be careful not to actively hide information from potential employers, if asked tell them.

Be relevant - Include relevant and recent experience or achievements. You may have to leave out other less relevant experience, but your resume will be more concise and easier to read. Remember, the person reading your resume is pressed for time.

Target - If you are applying for a particular area, target your resume specifically at this area.

Correctly prioritise your CV - Use the controls provided within the GetMYonlineCV website to ensure that important information is placed towards the top of your CV.

Proof - Give evidence to support claims about skills, abilities or achievements wherever possible.

Location - US employers don't like resumes which contain personal information, for example hobbies, race, age or marital status. In the UK most employers do like to see information about your hobbies. So be aware of what is required for where you live and your type of job. In some cases employers cannot legally require certain information from you, use this to your advantage.

Audience - Don't distribute your CV to people who will not be interested in it. For example it is good practice to include your personalised GetMYonlineCV URL in your e-mail signature, but it would be inappropriate to start sending e-mail's which contain just this information to everyone you know.

Remember - You are marketing yourself. Your CV should be about you.

Content and substance rules - Don't add fluff just to pad out your resume.

Computerworld report on how resume fraud is being uncovered and punished.

Resumania - How not to write your resume, gallery of hilarious resume mistakes