CV dos and don’ts - Museums Association

Be professional and use language that resonates with the priorities and values of the organisation that you are targeting.
Highlight your networks – whether that’s a grassroots organisation such as Museum Detox or a professional development body such as the Museums Association.
Exemplify your skills (professional or otherwise) as well as your experience. Provide evidence of successes wherever possible.
Summarise who you are in a short professional statement at the top of your CV.
Look at the criteria of the job you’re applying for and share examples that show you match it.

Send generic CVs – always tailor your application to a specific role or organisation.
Share credit. Be clear about your role on a project and use “I” rather than “we”.
Use abbreviations or sector-specific jargon.
Be inconsistent – present information in a logical order, whether that’s by date or starting with the most relevant experience.
Try to hide any gaps in your CV or short-term job roles.