how to write a cv
Part 1 - The purpose & structure of a CV
> CV stands for Curriculum Vitae which is Latin for ‘the course of one’s life‘
> A brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous occupations
> Typically sent to potential employer when applying for a job
> May be sent alongside a cover letter or application form
> CV stands for Curriculum Vitae which is Latin for ‘the course of one’s life‘
> A brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous occupations
> Typically sent to potential employer when applying for a job
> May be sent alongside a cover letter or application form
> Your CV does not have to answer all your employers questions, thats why we have interviews
> Do expect to be asked about your CV, so include achievement and experiences you are proud to discuss
> Never lie or bend the truth in a CV, it could be both embarrassing or potentially cost you your job!
> Be prepared to change or adjust your CV to meet the needs of each job for which you apply. Use the job description and person specification to guide you on what to include and what to leave out
> Do expect to be asked about your CV, so include achievement and experiences you are proud to discuss
> Never lie or bend the truth in a CV, it could be both embarrassing or potentially cost you your job!
> Be prepared to change or adjust your CV to meet the needs of each job for which you apply. Use the job description and person specification to guide you on what to include and what to leave out
Part 2 - How to write a CV
Compare CVs, please look over the two CVs for the same candidate linked below and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Please decide, which one is more likely to convince you to offer an interview?
Compare CVs, please look over the two CVs for the same candidate linked below and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Please decide, which one is more likely to convince you to offer an interview?
Part 3 - Making use of your CV to secure interviews
First you have to find a job that interests you, with a salary range that you are happy to work for and requirements that you meet (i.e. person specification). In order to achieve this you may consider the following:
First you have to find a job that interests you, with a salary range that you are happy to work for and requirements that you meet (i.e. person specification). In order to achieve this you may consider the following:
Once you have found a job that you would like to apply for ensure you have undertaken the following: