How to Write a Resume (CV)

Your resume (CV) is a key part of your Mountbatten London Program application. It should present you at your best and provide accurate details about your education, work experience, and skills.

Please submit your CV as a Word document (.doc or .docx). Here are some important tips to tailor your resume for this program:

• One-page document: Keep it concise and focused.
• Education: Include your degree, graduation date, and university. Highlight relevant coursework (e.g., finance, law).
• Work Experience: List your job title, company, and specific dates. Use bullet points with action verbs (e.g., organized, developed) to show achievements and transferable skills.
• IT Skills: Mention your proficiency with MS Office (Excel, etc.) and any other relevant software.
• Interests: Share hobbies that show teamwork, leadership, or long-term commitment.

Ensure your resume is accurate and consistent with your supporting documents. Avoid long descriptions and use bullet points for clarity.

See an example here

Suggested Power Words to Strengthen Your CV or Personal Statement

Using strong, action-oriented words can help you clearly demonstrate your skills and achievements. Consider incorporating some of these power words to make your personal statement more dynamic and impactful:

Leadership & Initiative: led, organised, initiated, managed, facilitated, directed, coordinated
Communication & Collaboration: communicated, presented, collaborated, negotiated, consulted, liaised
Problem-Solving & Analysis: analysed, evaluated, researched, resolved, improved, designed, developed
Results & Impact: achieved, delivered, increased, enhanced, reduced, implemented, supported
Adaptability & Learning: adapted, learned, adjusted, embraced, overcame, innovated, explored

Use these words to show your active contribution and to make your examples stand out confidently.