CVs
Employers often ask for a CV when they advertise jobs, but your CV can also be sent to employers to see if they have any vacancies.
Some useful tips:
- remember to include all personal details – full name, address with postcode, telephone number and email address
- one side of A4 is usually enough for school leavers
- word process it and check spelling, grammar and presentation
- employers may have lots of CVs to read so keep it simple and to the point
- use positive language about your abilities and qualities
- include information on work experience and any part-time jobs
- include interests – particularly those relevant to the job
- get someone else (e.g. an Adviser) to check your CV for errors or to suggest ways it could be improved.
Example CV
Russell Smith
Profile
Profile I really enjoy working in a team but can also work well on my own. My parttime work as a baby sitter has shown that I am responsible and has taught me patience. My GCSE in ICT has given me skills that include Word and Excel spreadsheets. After my school work experience in an insurance company, I decided that I would like a career that involves helping people and using office skills. I am friendly, confident and like the challenge of learning new skills. By taking an apprenticeship, I can continue to gain qualifications.
Education
Sept 2006-June 2011 The High School, Hornet Drive, Hillingdon, XA2 34ZQualifications and predicted grades:
Employment History
School work experience: July 2010
ASP Insurance, Ealing
Duties included:
Word processing, photocopying, filing, faxing and answering the telephone. Supported staff with maintaining online records of staff appointments and sick days.
2008-2011
Three years experience of babysitting.
Interests
Member of my local Youth Theatre for six years, recently starred in the Christmas panto.
Regularly take aerobics class and enjoy going to the cinema.
References available