First impressions count

Your CV is often the first impression prospective employers have of you. This makes it extremely important to get it right. A CV (curriculum vitae) is a summary of all your qualifications, skills and experience in one document. It's a great way to show an employer who you are and what you're capable of.

If you're applying for a job as an engineer, your CV will be one of the most important documents in the process. It's often up to the hiring manager or recruitment team to decide whether or not they want to invite you for an interview.

That's why it's so important that your engineering CV looks good and stands out from other applicants. Our guide covers everything you need to know about how to write an engineering CV that gets you hired.

A step-by-step guide to crafting a great engineering CV

When it comes to engineering, every job is different, so each engineering CV is going to look a little different. But there are some common elements that you should include in your CV, no matter what field you're applying for.

Our guide will show you all the essential elements that go into crafting a winning engineering CV :

• Learn the four qualities that make a CV stand out.
• The 10 steps you need to go through to ensure your CV catches the attention of prospective employers. 
• Finally, the key details that can make all the difference to your job application.

Download our free Engineers Guide to writing a CV that gets hired.