A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is Latin for ‘the story of your life’ and your CV has one purpose only - to get you a job interview!
If after reading this information you would kike to generate your own personal CV follow the procedures below:-
If you have already logged onto the site scroll down to the bottom of this page where you will see 8 steps to completing your personal CV. Complete as many steps as possible and you will generate a very detailed CV.
If you have not registered go to the Homepage, complete the Register/Login box on the right hand side and then begin the 8 step process.What is a CV?
It is a document setting out your details in a clear, brief and interesting manner. As well as showing your previous qualifications and experience, it will show the employer the skills and qualities you have that will match the job you are applying for.
Remember! When you write your CV it will be a general one and should be altered according to the job you are applying for.
What To Include
Personal Details
Name, address, telephone number, date of birth and any
other details you wish to include eg. marital status, nationality.
Education, Qualifications and Training
List your exam passes, mention any part-time courses you have done. Accurate dates are very important.
Work Experience
· Include school work experience, part-time and full-time work. Put these in order starting with the first or last job you had.
· Say where the job was, give the job title and say briefly what you did.
· If you had any gaps eg. because of unemployment or bringing up a family, include them.
· If you have done any voluntary work add this here.
· Highlight the experience you have had already and be positive!
Skills
This lets the employer see what you have learned from past experiences and what you can bring to the new job eg. can you speak another language? have you got a driving licence?
Interests / Hobbies
This area can say a lot about the type of person you are. Try to include interests which are relevant to the job you are applying for.
Referees
Always ask a person’s permission to use his/her name. You usually need to supply two names, preferably including one who has known you in a work setting. Give their job titles and full address and telephone number.
A Few Tips
· Keep it short – no more than two A4 sheets
· Use a basic font and simple lay-out
· Set it out clearly and neatly, preferably typed
· Use bullet points
· Check your spelling
And finally ……
Make sure that you know your CV well and that you can expand on it at interview!!
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Writing a CV
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