7 November 2011

Notes on CV'S!!

CV

- Circulum Vitae !!

What is a CV?

- Story of your life!!

- Personal marketing tool

- The layout is flexible

- The content is vital

Dos and Donts !!

- Don't make it complicated to read !!

- Don't waffle = be concise !!

- Don't wait till the last minute to complete it !!

-  Don't underestimate it's importance !!

- Don't head the page "CV"

Dos!!

- Do keep it to 1 page !!

- Do make your CV adaptable !!

- Do include your key skills !!

- Do make your contact details prominent !!

- Do give evidence !!

-Do correctly address your cover letter !!

- Do use positive dynamic language !! so for e.g dedicated , enthusiastic , motivated ,

-  Do list from most recent + first !!

- Do keep your CV up to date !!

-  Do include your name prominety !!

Types of CV'S !!

- Performance , Chronological ,
- Targeted , Alternative = hobbies , secondary schools , college !!

Content !!

- Name

- Contact Details

- Personal statement

- Key Skills

- Course

- Result Year

- Secondary School

- Results GCSE !!

- Work Experience !!

- Hobbies + Interests !!

- References !!


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