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A CV is a short summary of your details:
- Your name, address, phone number and date of birth.
- Where you have studied and your qualifications.
- Any jobs you have had, such as voluntary work, training or temporary jobs.
- A short summary of your hobbies and strengths.
Top tips for your CV:
- Keep it brief and to the point – no more than two pages of A4.
- Use a word processor, use the same font throughout and use clear headings.
- Write your current position or qualification first and work backwards.
- Include any achievements or courses you have been on outside of school (for example, passing music exams, getting a driving licence, getting a first aid certificate or doing voluntary work).
- Include a covering letter with your CV.
- Read through the CV before you send it off, checking for any mistakes.
- Make a copy – you may need to use it again and it will be easier to update.
Remember:
- A CV is a short summary, one or two pages only.
- Use white A4 paper.
CV Templates - take a look at or download and use these example CV layouts
Sample CV - get some ideas from this CV
More CV tips - from our Vacancies Online site
CV FACTS:
- 'CV' stands for Curriculum Vitae
- You may come across the word 'resume' (sometimes spelled 'résumé') - it is exactly the same thing as a CV
Useful links:
CV Builder - useful advice, sample CVs and templates for adults and advanced students
