Transcript How to prepare an effective Curriculum Vitae

How to prepare an
effective
Curriculum Vitae
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What does the word Curriculum
Vitae mean?
 Latin word meaning
“Path of Life”!
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What is a CV?
 A document about you and your history
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What is CV for?
 It is a sales
document, designed
to sell you and your
skills to an employer!
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What information should go on a
CV?
 Name, address and contact information
 Employment history
 Education, training & qualifications
 Skills
 Experience
 References
 Hobbies/Interests?
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Contact Details
 Name
 Address
 Telephone Numbers
 Email Address
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Employment
 Any previous jobs and
work experience
 Any voluntary work
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Education
 Any qualifications
received at college,
school or in the
workplace
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Any Relevant Skills
 Any skills and abilities
you have that can add
to your employability
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Computer skills
Numeracy/Literacy
First Aid
Supervisory skills
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References
 Always ask permission!
 Good line is “ Excellent References
available upon request”
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Hobbies and Interests
 Only include hobbies
that “sell” your
abilities and
personality and are
relevant!
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How should we set out a CV?
 Put dates in chronological order i.e. start
with the most recent first!
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Other things to remember!
 Word process your CV with clear spaces
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and headings and make it as business-like
as possible
Do not include personal info such as
marital status, dependants etc
Make sure contact information is up to
date!
Be careful with hobbies and interests!
Be truthful!
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How many CVs should I have?
 You should not just have one universal
CV!
 You should adapt your CV each time that
you apply for a job using the
advertisement or job description to identify
key words!
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Remember to……
 Ask a friend, relative, tutor or Careers Advisor to
check your CV and give you feedback!
 Get help in college by coming along to see a
member of the Careers Team , telephoning
7406 / 8649 to make an appointment or emailing
[email protected]
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