First impressions - Good cv's and cover letters

Fundamentals of cv's 

key sections:

Profile/summary
education
key skills/achievements
work experience
personal details
recommendation

profile/summary section

What are you? do you have a proposition? what are your key selling points?

using case studies

base around transferable skills
don't use cliche skills
use STAR (situation, task, action, result)
include at least 3 - as many as 5

work experience 

dates, company, position
was it employed/internship
description of employer
summary of role
duties and responsibilities
two is great
achievements
reason for leaving

other sections -
education
qualifications
additional info

cover letters/supporting statements 

intro paragraph explaining why you are corresponding
explain current situation/objective
can you state a connection to their organisation
demonstrate commitment on chosen profession
present your key selling points aligned with role
use key requirements as headings
where did you gain the experience
examples of case studies
thank you for their time