Concentrate on your achievements not your responsibilities.
Make your most relevant experience and skills prominent to encourage the employer to read on
Keep it to the point and concentrate on the quality of your achievements, not the quantity
List other skills that could raise you above the competition such as languages and IT skills
Your CV can be far longer than the normal 2 pages of a non-academic CV but your first page should include all the best bits
Check thoroughly for correct spelling and grammar
Appeal to your online audience, ensure you have relevant keywords in your CV
Capture immediate attention, Prioritise the content and detail the most relevant information first.
Make sure that you include all Education and prizes awarded, research interest, funding awarded for research projects, other research experience and your publications.
