Five quick CV tips for office-based roles

29 October 2026 ยท Northern Hiring

A clear, focused CV makes a big difference. Here are five quick wins we share with candidates.

1. Lead with a short profile

Two or three lines on who you are, what you're good at and what you're looking for.

2. Show results, not just duties

Instead of "responsible for invoices", try "processed 300+ invoices a month with no missed deadlines".

3. Keep it to two pages

Hiring managers skim. Put your most recent and most relevant experience first.

4. List the systems you know

Excel, Sage, Xero, Salesforce, HubSpot: these matter for office roles, so make them easy to spot.

5. Check the basics

A professional email address, a phone number and no spelling mistakes.

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