To complement our free CV template offer, we are now offering a free CV review for all visitors to our site.

This review will provide details as to which areas of your CV need improving - this could be invaluable to your job search!

To have your CV reviewed by an expert please email info@thecvstore.net - attaching your current CV and putting “Free CV Review” in the subject line.

We will aim to reply the same day but feel free to call us on (01702) 307593 should you wish to speak with us.

Following on from our article on what makes a good CV, we commonly get asked whether a photo should be included on your CV.

As a general rule, a photo shouldn’t be included if applying for jobs throughout the UK. The only times this rule would not apply is for candidates looking for acting / modelling / hostess jobs, etc., (specifically a position were appearance is important), or where a recruiter actually requests one.

I do need a photo on my CV, so what now?

If you do use a photo, do not use photocopied versions - either attach a small passport size photo using a paperclip or, even better, scan a copy into your computer and insert the picture onto your CV itself. The size of your photo should be somewhere around 1.5″ by 1.5″.

The choice of photo can also be important…it is best to have a picture taken wearing a suit and looking smart - not on holiday in Spain last summer with your sunglasses on. This may sound obvious but we have seen CVs with photos like this attached!

Remember, if you need any advice with regards to including a photo on your CV, or even just writing your CV in general, do not hesitate to contact us!

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