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It should present you in the best possible light and convince a prospective employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this specific position or career.  \nYou don’t have much time to impress with your CV-research shows that employers scan read CVs-so to make sure it stimulates interest, follow these basic tips and download our CV template:  \n• Avoid coloured paper or type, fancy fonts or clever delivery approaches  \n• Be truthful and don’t be afraid to sell your skills  \n• Keep the look simple and make your point quickly (download our CV template as a guide)  \n• Use the past tense and choose strong action verbs  \n• Avoid speaking about yourself in the third person  \n• Avoid jargon and acronyms that other people might not understand  \n• Tailor your resume for each specific application  \n• Include the company profile of the organisations that you have worked for but keep it short  \n• Make your CV results oriented: give proof to back up your capability statements  \n• Always proofread your CV  \nInclude the essential personal information:  \n• Your full name  \n• Full address  \n• Telephone numbers (day/evening/mobile)  \n• Email address  \nHere are 3 things that will strengthen your CV:  \n• Qualifications: list both academic and non-academic qualifications in chronological order, giving grades. do not include irrelevant information.  \n• Employment history: beginning with your most recent job, include your responsibilities, duration of employment and reasons for leaving. Do not omit any period of employment for whatever reason, as this may prove awkward at interview.  \n• Personal interests: listing your interests is important, but do not generalise. For example, instead of simply saying‘football’, you could expand and say that you have played for a local club for the last four years and are now publicity officer for the committee (but only if this is true).  \nthe law society of new south wales  \n170 Phillip Street, Sydney nsw 2000, dx 362 Sydney acn 000 000 699 abn 98 696 304 966  \nt +61 2 9926 0333 f +61 2 9231 5809  \n[www.lawsociety.com.au](www.lawsociety.com.au)  \nRESUME WRITING FOR LAW GRADUATES  \nFAQ  \nShould I put my referees on my resume?  \nThese need not be included on your CV. However, before Robert Walters can place you, we will need to carry out detailed reference checks for your most recent five years of employment history, so it is useful to have these ready.  \nHow much personal information should I include?  \nGenerally, you should avoid too much personal information on your resume. Remember the employer is looking for an overview of your skills, so think about what is relevant.  \nShould I put my photo on my resume?  \nYou should try and avoid inserting any photographs or graphics onto your resume.  \nShould I put my hobbies / interests on my resume?  \nIt is fine to include hobbies and interests on your resume but always consider if they are likely to add or detract from your resume. Remember not everyone enjoys the same pastimes.  \nShould I include academic or extra curricular achievements on my resume?  \nDefinitely, such achievements as mooting or President of the Student Law Society may show leadership skills and any involvement in extra curricular activities will be well received by an employer looking for staff who demonstrate a work/life balance.  \nShould I put my work email address on my resume?  \nYou should avoid using your work contact details when applying for other positions unless you have clarified this with your current employer. If you are going to set up a hotmail address or something similar, be sure it is an appropriate address and avoid using nicknames as this could give a negative impression to a future employer.  \nHow long should my resume be?  \nWe would recommend that a resume be no longer than 4-5 pages, this is ample space to include all relevant career history and i","cbCaisqh8uTSpbXY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisqh8uTSpbXY","pdf",109019,"English","# How to write a successful CV\n## Core CV style and wording tips\n## Essential personal information\n# Strengthening sections of your CV\n## Qualifications\n## Employment history\n## Personal interests\n# FAQ\n## Referees on a CV\n## Personal information and photos\n## Hobbies, achievements, and resume length\n## Cover letter and email address\n# 10 resume tips for lawyers\n## Length and conciseness\n## Honesty and evidence\n## Customization","[{\"question\":\"Should referees be included on a resume for law graduate applications?\",\"answer\":\"Referees do not need to be included on the resume. 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