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Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae. A realistic profile of yourself in your best light. Purpose = to get an interview. 3 Fundamental Truths. There are always jobs out there waiting to be filled Whether you can find one or not depends on the method you are using

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Curriculum Vitae

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  1. Curriculum Vitae A realistic profile of yourself in your best light. Purpose = to get an interview

  2. 3 Fundamental Truths • There are always jobs out there waiting to be filled • Whether you can find one or not depends on the method you are using • If you are not being successful you need to change your method

  3. Steps to Success • You must decide exactly what you have to offer the world • You must decide exactly where you want to use your skills • You must go after the organisations that interest you the most, regardless of whether they have a vacancy

  4. Sensible Sections • Bio-details • Academic background • Work experience • Interests / achievements • Additional info. / skills • Referees

  5. About you… • Bio-details • Strengths  skills • Achievements • Personality

  6. More about you… • What three things have you done that you are most proud of • What three things are you good at • What three things are you not so good at

  7. Issues of Presentation • Number of pages • Type of paper • Use of space / layout • Typeface • Words (active) • Headings / sentences (KISS) • Spelling & grammar

  8. Issues for discussion • Would you include a photo? • Balance between predictability & uniqueness • How much to reveal / how much to keep back

  9. Remember.… • First impressions count • Your purpose is to get an interview • Put yourself in their shoes • Tailored template • Always keep a copy • Include a covering letter • KISS

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