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A CV provides an initial
snapshot of your working history, providing you with the opportunity to
sell yourself and to show what you can offer to a prospective employer.
It is advisable to have a CV prepared before you start job hunting; it
means you can respond quickly to advertisements and saves valuable time
in putting you forward for job vacancies.
Your CV is the first contact you will have with one of
our client companies so it’s important for yours to stand out against
other candidates. Our tips below will ensure exactly that.
Preliminary work
- Write down all the facts about yourself, your career,
training, skills and experience
- Decide how this will relate to the job to which you
are applying
- Make sure you know the dates between which you have
held your jobs, and include a brief bullet point description of the
duties you undertook for each
- If you have any gaps between roles, be sure to catalogue
how you spent that time i.e. travelling, college, university and so
on
- If you are embarking on your first position, emphasise
your education, training, skills and any work experience you may have
undertaken. Also, any positions of responsibility i.e. head girl, prefect,
football captain and so on.
Content
- Name
- Address
- Contact details i.e. telephone, mobile, email
- Personal profile
Briefly describe your personality, key skills and work experience in
no more than 4-5 lines. This will provide a personal introduction to
yourself, which can be used for quick reference by the organisation.
- Job history
Start with the most recent position and work backwards, including the
last 5-8 years. Emphasise all relevant experience and achievements gained
within each appointment.
- Education
- Interests
Presentation
Aim for a logical and neat layout. The recommended length for a CV is
two-sides of A4 paper.
- Produce your CV on a computer to create a professional
and legible document.
- You may need to tailor your CV to each job you apply
for
- Check that all spelling and grammar is correct and
that the style is consistent, avoid abbreviation or jargon.
Your CV is very important as it is one of the keys to
securing an interview. It should be honest, business-like and presented
in an eye-catching way. It is advisable to avoid over-use of graphics
and/or pictures.
If you require any assistance, one of our consultants
will be happy to help. Feel free to call
us today.
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