Here are 10 tips for creating the perfect CV for traineeship applications:

1. Tailor your CV to the internship offer
Tailor your CV to the requirements of the internship you are applying for. Highlight relevant skills, training and experience.

2. Use a clear, concise format
Choose a simple, easy-to-read layout, with bullet points, clearly visible headings and white space for quick reading.

3. Write a punchy teaser
Start your CV with a professional summary or teaser sentence that presents your objectives, key skills and outstanding experience.

4. Highlight your training and qualifications
Clearly indicate your diplomas, training and qualifications. Highlight your academic achievements: average, honours, awards or publications.

5. Make the most of your transferable skills
Focus on cross-disciplinary skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time management.

6. Mention your relevant work experience
Indicate any experience that is relevant to the job: work placements, part-time jobs, voluntary work, etc. Focus on what you’ve done rather than what you’ve done.

7. Quantify your achievements
Use figures to illustrate the impact of your work. For example: ‘Increased sales by 25% in 6 months’ or ‘Managed a team of 10 people’.

8. Reread and correct your CV
Take the time to reread your CV carefully to correct any spelling, grammatical or formatting errors.

9. Use keywords and action verbs
Include keywords related to the placement or sector, as well as action verbs such as managed, created, developed and improved to liven up your text.

10. Keep it short and up-to-date
Ideally, your CV should be 1 to 2 pages long. Remember to update it regularly with your new skills, experience and achievements.