JOB VACANCIES AREA ... Creating a CV.
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Creating an effective CV when seeking employment is probably the most important
part of job hunting. A well written, clear and concise CV will give your
potential boss a clear insight into your previous experiences, qualifications
and suitability for the job on offer. |
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Your CV needs to be a document that presents yourself effectively to employers
in an ever increasingly competitive market. Your CV needs to put you above the
competition and therefore needs to be carefully thought out and well prepared.
Information should be truthful as you may be required to produce evidence of
qualifications etc to back up your CV. |
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There is no "set in stone" correct way to write a CV as each one will vary and
be individual to the job seeker it belongs to. When writing your CV always try
to put yourself in the position of the employer, look at your CV and say to
yourself "reading this CV would I employ this person". |
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JOB VACANCIES AREA ... Your CV Content
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All CVs should include the following information as most employers will expect
these details to be included. |
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Personal details - You will need to include your name, address, phone
numbers and possible email address. You may also want to voluntarily add your
date of birth, nationality, and ID such as driving licence. |
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Education
- You should list any qualifications you may have such as GCSEs, CSEs,
O-levels, A-levels, degrees, diplomas and details of the grades achieved. |
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Work experience
- You should list previous jobs and occupations or any previous work experience.
Place these in date order and include details such as length of time employed,
job requirements, position held etc. |
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Skills - Include specific skills such as computer skills or foreign
languages that you may have gained through previous occupations or experience. |
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References - Most employers will require the names and contact details of
two referees where they will be able to obtain references about you. So make
sure you include at least two referees, ideally your most recent employer and
one other of sound background, preferably not friend's, family or work
colleagues, perhaps a teacher or another previous employer. Don't forget to
notify your referees that they will be contacted for references. |
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Hobbies and interest - Providing details of your interests outside of
work is usually optional. But it will give your potential employer more of an
idea about the type of person you are. Be wary of including potentially
hazardous hobbies were personal injury is a possibility as this may deter your
future employer from employing you. |
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JOB VACANCIES AREA ... Presentation
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The idea of a CV is to present yourself, your details, your previous employment
history and suitability for the job you are applying for in a clear and concise
way, that the employer can quickly read through and make an instant decision. A
potential employer will not have the time to read through the next instalment of
the Harry Potter novels, so keep the details short and straight to the point,
arrange details into historical date order, keep the text or hand writing clear
and easy to read, underline headings and highlight important details, try to
avoid coloured paper with pictures as this will distract from the important
details within.
With many people owning computers, creating a quality CV that can be saved for
future use should be looked at. Many Microsoft Office applications and word
editing programs provide easy to use templates, which will save you a lot of
time and give you that professional look you're looking for. |
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JOB VACANCIES AREA ... A few do's and don'ts to consider
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Do:
Put more emphasis on the skills and qualifications that you have and that will
help you in your new job.
Get a friend of yours to read through your CV and get their honest opinion.
Check your spelling and grammar as a poorly written CV will let you down. |
Don't:
Leave obvious gaps in your employment history.
Lie about or over exaggerate your previous experience or qualifications. |
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Remember your CV alone will not usually get you the job,
but combined with good interview presentation and manner you might get your
ideal job. |
