CV (Curriculum Vitae)

1. CV(Curriculum Vitae) Latin: ’course of life’ A summary of a person’s educational qualifications, skills and professional history

2. Why write a CV? • You will need one when applying for scholarships, college or a new job • It is an excellent way of marketing yourself if well done – you are selling your skills, abilities, qualifications and experience to employers • Once done – you can always use it in the future and add on to it – the first one is always the hardest!

3. Firstly, decide what sections you want in your CV and the order in which you want them to appear (this depends on what you’re using it for). You must include: Education Work Experience Interests Other options include Volunteer Work Extracurricular Organisations Leadership Positions Special Skills How to write a CV

4. Even if you have no previous work experience, you should include anything that makes you appear responsible and interesting, such as: Captain of a basketball team Guitarist/singer in a band Babysitter to your neighbours Dog-walker etc, etc Seeking a job

5. Getting going….. • The best way is to look at examples of other people’s CVs. You can use them as a starting point. • You can then develop your own style accordingly

6. James Aloysius Snuffleupagus Bond 47c Moonraker Road, Canterbury, CT3 8PQ Telephone Number: 07766634669 D.O.B: 17th April 1989 email: 007@MI5.org.uk James Aloysius Snuffleupagus Bond 47c Moonraker Road, Canterbury, CT3 8PQ Telephone Number: 07766634669 D.O.B: 17th April 1989 email: 007@MI5.org.uk Profile I am looking for a retail or similar job over the summer vacation in Canterbury. I am available for work any time after the 30th May until the 20th September. I have shown myself to be self-motivated, committed and determined in achieving my goals, come what may. I have also demonstrated negotiating and organising skills, a sense of responsibility and my capacity to work hard under pressure. I am able to relate to a wide range of people, as proven by my varied work experiences. All my jobs in retail required using computerised till systems and working accurately. Profile I am looking for a retail or similar job over the summer vacation in Canterbury. I am available for work any time after the 30th May until the 20th September. I have shown myself to be self-motivated, committed and determined in achieving my goals, come what may. I have also demonstrated negotiating and organising skills, a sense of responsibility and my capacity to work hard under pressure. I am able to relate to a wide range of people, as proven by my varied work experiences. All my jobs in retail required using computerised till systems and working accurately. A clear, well written objective or personal profile can help to stand out from the crowd. Avoid hackneyed phrases such as "I have good communication skills and work well in a team"! Being prepared to work hard and do almost any task are key attributes for casual jobs. A clear, well written objective or personal profile can help to stand out from the crowd. Avoid hackneyed phrases such as "I have good communication skills and work well in a team"! Being prepared to work hard and do almost any task are key attributes for casual jobs. WORK EXPERIENCE Saturdays Dec 2007 - April 2008 Sales Adviser, Fenwick's, CanterburyDuties involved customer assistance and advice, stock taking, ordering of relevant stock from warehouse and its unloading, arranging stock, arranging and displaying sales items, till operating (handling cash and till floats, plus ordering change), arranging special orders and deliveries, as well as answering telephone enquiries. I was also responsible for my own particular sections of the department and had to ensure they met with the approval of my managers. June 2007 - Sept 2007 SE Railways, Customer Service Assistant, ChelmsfordDeveloped my customer service skills so that the public felt at ease when asking for assistance with their travel arrangements. Maintained my calm demeanor and positive outlook, even when dealing with angry passengers from delayed trains or cancellations. July 2006 - Sept. 2006 Moneypenny Restaurants, Chelmsford, Essex. Duties involved meeting and greeting of customers, plus dealing with their enquiries, maintaining welfare and hygiene, and ordering stock. Also taking telephone bookings and orders. There was a strong emphasis on health and safety, customer care and satisfaction. I learnt about working both on my own and with others, working calmly under pressure, and greatly improved my communication skills. I had to use my initiative and be able to handle stressful situations. I also sometimes had the responsibility of closing the restaurant and cashing up at the end of the day. Other jobs have also included: housekeeping as part of Kent Hospitality and temping work in a fruit factory. WORK EXPERIENCE Saturdays Dec 2007 - April 2008 Sales Adviser, Fenwick's, CanterburyDuties involved customer assistance and advice, stock taking, ordering of relevant stock from warehouse and its unloading, arranging stock, arranging and displaying sales items, till operating (handling cash and till floats, plus ordering change), arranging special orders and deliveries, as well as answering telephone enquiries. I was also responsible for my own particular sections of the department and had to ensure they met with the approval of my managers. June 2007 - Sept 2007 SE Railways, Customer Service Assistant, ChelmsfordDeveloped my customer service skills so that the public felt at ease when asking for assistance with their travel arrangements. Maintained my calm demeanor and positive outlook, even when dealing with angry passengers from delayed trains or cancellations. July 2006 - Sept. 2006 Moneypenny Restaurants, Chelmsford, Essex. Duties involved meeting and greeting of customers, plus dealing with their enquiries, maintaining welfare and hygiene, and ordering stock. Also taking telephone bookings and orders. There was a strong emphasis on health and safety, customer care and satisfaction. I learnt about working both on my own and with others, working calmly under pressure, and greatly improved my communication skills. I had to use my initiative and be able to handle stressful situations. I also sometimes had the responsibility of closing the restaurant and cashing up at the end of the day. Other jobs have also included: housekeeping as part of Kent Hospitality and temping work in a fruit factory. Normally students put their degree before their work experience, but for casual work during your degree evidence of relevant work experience is of greater importance than your essay writing ability! Relevant practical skills are be more important than your degree If you can show you have useful skills and experience that can be put to good use from day one, you will be at an advantage over other applicants! Gives details of competencies gained in other work that would be valuable in most jobs: prioritising, administration, training and customer service skills. This is a good place to use Action Verbs Normally students put their degree before their work experience, but for casual work during your degree evidence of relevant work experience is of greater importance than your essay writing ability! Relevant practical skills are be more important than your degree If you can show you have useful skills and experience that can be put to good use from day one, you will be at an advantage over other applicants! Gives details of competencies gained in other work that would be valuable in most jobs: prioritising, administration, training and customer service skills. This is a good place to use Action Verbs