DESIGNING YOUR CV & CV EXAMPLES Your CV is your marketing document. It should tell the employer about you persuade the employer that you are suitable for the job Your CV should normally include information on the following: Your personal details - name, address, phone or e-mail, date of birth Your education - dates, where you have studied and what qualifications you have gained - in reverse chronological order Your employment history - dates, where you have worked and what work experience you have gained - in reverse chronological order Your skills - what you can do Your interests Your references (ask their permission) It may also be appropriate to give information on your career aim, your achievements, and any positions of responsibility you have held. FOCUS YOUR CV You should have a clear idea of the kind of work which you would like to do. In your CV you should focus on the qualifications, skills and experience you have which are relevant to that kind of work. KEY POINTS FOR YOUR CV Keep it short - a maximum of two sides of A4 Make it look good Keep it relevant Keep it up to date Be consistent Don't leave gaps Make it easy to read and follow Make it interesting CLICK HERE TO SEE EXAMPLES OF CV'S Further help on writing your CV is available through: For further guidelines on how to write a traditional CV For further guidelines on how to write a skills based CV Back to Previous Page Your Careers Service:   CV workshops   One-to-one advice from your careers adviser   AGCAS video - Looking Good on Paper Written materials:   AGCAS information booklet - Making Applications   University of London Careers Advisory Service - How to Write a Curriculum Vitae   Jackson The Perfect CV   Chris Phillips Making Wizard Applications Web sites:   www.prospects.csu.ac.uk   www.nrec.org.uk/employability/startup.htm   www.gti.co.uk

 

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