I read many, many CV's working in recruitment and so...

Top Tip:

Number 1 rule without doubt! Keep it simple, uncluttered and in an easy-to-read font on plain white A4 paper. And coming up a very close second: Keep it free from spelling and grammatical errors - use a spell check, dictionary and ask someone to proof read it.

Hi Serasera, yes great advice - simplicity of often the key in good writing in whatever form. Grammatical errors also, I hate when I make grammatical errors, which unfortunately doing most things in a rush I make plenty of.. :O