Design your CV
Below are some helpful hints regarding designing your CV, and some of the Key points that you need to include:-
Personal Details
- Name
- Address
- Mobile Phone Number
- E-mail Address
- Clean Driving Licence
Personal profile
- This should be concise and to the point.
- Try to avoid clichéd phrases.
- Include your key selling points – it is your chance to sell yourself within the first 10 seconds of someone reading it
- Summarise –clarify what you are looking for and why you are suitable for it
- Remember to include your personality when writing it help to make a good first impression and give an insight to you.
Education
This should include:-
- Names of Schools/Colleges/Universities
- Dates Attended
- Subjects studied
- Grades & qualifications obtained
Work History
This should include
- Start with your most recent/current positions
- Dates
- Bullet point your key/main responsibilities
- Include achievements/ targets met and exceeded
- Your current/most recent role should have the most information; previous jobs will not need as much but still include any achievements and your main responsibilities.
Do not
- Include salary
- Waffle too much – try to make it clear to read
Other information
- PC packages and levels
- Languages spoken
- Training courses attended and grades
References
- Gives names, Address, and position if possible.
- If not then put References are available upon request.
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CV Tips
Your CV should be typed black on plain white paper try to avoid the used of fancy fonts or paper, it confuses the reader and can look messy if not presented correctly.
Make sure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors.
Your CV does not need to be limited to one page, but try to make it not more than 3. The most important thing is that you have included your skills and abilities and have presented them clearly.
For details of Common CV mistakes, please see attached a report from Pat Owen, a professional careers advisor:-
Common CV Mistakes
You can email her for any advice and support at: pat@iccguidance.co.uk
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