Technology jobs are becoming increasingly popular and with more and more competition for jobs, candidates need to find a way of making their application stand out. One way to enhance your CV is by gaining work experience. Like with other industries, work experience is essential if you want to improve your chances of being shortlisted for an interview.

Where possible use your current job although admittedly this is not applicable to all positions. You might work in a warehouse but be the one everyone turns to when there’s problem with the computer system, if this is the case put this on your CV. Where possible, get your boss to recognise your work, it might be worth asking if there are training courses you could be put on which on your CV would show your commitment to the industry.

Look into work placements. Temporary work placements or training schemes are a great way of gaining an insight into specific job roles and the general sector. Work placements range in length, they can be for a week or for as long as a couple of months. Although placements are often unpaid, some companies pay expenses, but either way it is better to have some experience on your CV than none.

If you have some training it might be worth exploring intern programmes. Many big companies offer internships and they sometimes lead to full- time positions within the company. They are usually aimed at university graduates, so there is a lot of competition for entry positions, but don’t let this put you off.

The information on your CV is the first and employer learns of you, so use the space wisely. Make sure your technical expertise is included on your CV, that way employers can quickly determine how much you know about different programs and applications. Employers can spend as little as 30 seconds reviewing a CV so make yours detailed but concise and easy to follow.