Infographic - the 3Rs of a great CV

Jen David • December 16, 2021

Recent, Relevant, Results


The difference between writing a good CV and writing a great CV is to write from the perspective of the reader. Make sure that they can immediately see your value, without having their attention distracted by other noise. You can do this by using the 3Rs method. Get more information on how to take your CV up a gear in this article, summarised below.


Alternatively, put your feet up and let someone else do the hard work! Word Dragon can write your CV for you, leaving you to put your feet up before applying for jobs knowing that your CV presents you at your very best.

Infographic which shows how to great a great CV based on keeping the information recent, relevant and results focused
Photo of Jen, founder of Word Dragon and certified CV writer


Author bio: Jen  is a UK-based careers writer with over 15 years' experience in writing CVs for UK professionals. She is a certified member of the British Association of CV Writers, with a Master's degree in English, and has written and edited articles for international businesses.

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