Start with a precise profile
Open with three or four lines that explain your discipline, level of experience and the environments you know. Replace broad claims with useful detail: CNC milling, PLC fault-finding, electronic test, production engineering or another clear specialism.
Make technical evidence easy to find
Hiring managers often scan a CV before reading it closely. Put the tools, machinery, software, materials and standards relevant to the vacancy near the top.
- Name specific machines, controls and software
- Include relevant qualifications and licences
- Show materials, tolerances, production volumes or project scale
- Mention safety, quality and regulatory standards you work to
Show outcomes, not only duties
A list of responsibilities tells an employer what your job involved. Achievements show how well you did it. Include measurable improvements such as reduced cycle time, improved first-time yield, lower scrap, less downtime or successful delivery against a deadline.
- Keep the document to two or three focused pages
- Use clear headings and consistent dates
- Tailor the first page to each role
- Check spelling and contact details before sending