CVs

• 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.

• Type it using the same font throughout and 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 stating which job you're applying for.

• 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

Adult CV advice for those who are 19+

 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

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