Simple steps for writing a top PA CV

Writing a CV is by no means unique to the PA profession and making it impressive utilises many of the same techniques as other occupations. However, there are some simple ways to tailor your CV to the role and boost your chances of landing your dream job.

Office workers the world over will have a generic CV they use for every role they apply for, but the best way to stand out is to adapt yours to specific job descriptions. Get to grips with the skills required by the employer and emphasise them, as well as your relevant experience.

Be sure to make your CV professional yet easy to read. Choose a simple layout and font, using bullet points to illustrate your skills. This allows recruiters to scan the document and pick out what they need to know. When in doubt, give your CV to a friend and ask them to tell you how easy it is to find key information. Always check your work multiple times for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Think about what past employers have said about you and find a way to incorporate that into the document. While it’s important to portray yourself as a professional, it’s a good idea to try to stand out from other applicants. Personality is an important recruitment factor for PAs and allowing yours to show through the details is the best way to grab attention. List some of your hobbies and interests – you may find you have something in common with your potential boss.

Lastly, use dynamic language to turn anything unremarkable into a powerful persuasion tool. Rather than writing “I did this” at the beginning of bullet points, try making it more urgent with “created” or “oversaw”. Avoid age-old CV clichés, as well as negative words. Commit to your skills by making comments along the lines of “I’m a proven communicator, as demonstrated by…”

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