CV Writing:
A CV is a short summary of your
details:
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Your name, address, phone number and date of
birth.
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Where you have studied and your
qualifications.
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Any jobs you have had, such as voluntary work,
training or temporary jobs.
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A short summary of your hobbies and
strengths.
Top tips
for your CV:
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Keep it brief and to the point – no more than two
pages of A4.
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Use a word processor, use the same font throughout
and use clear headings.
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Write your current position or qualification first
and work backwards.
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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).
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Include a covering letter with your
CV.
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Read through the CV before you
send it off, checking for any mistakes.
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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:
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links:
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More on job hunting and CVs from
our Vacancies Online site
CV Builder - useful advice,
sample CVs and templates for adults and advanced
students
