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Crafting the Perfect Resume Guide

Learn how to write an effective CV, showcase your skills, and create a targeted personal profile. Understand CV formats and get tips on selecting references. Spot common mistakes and see examples. Book a 1:1 appointment or visit our drop-in advice sessions for guidance.

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Crafting the Perfect Resume Guide

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  1. Writing a good Curriculum Vitae Blackburn College CEIAG Team

  2. Aim of todays session • Write a CV in a suitable format • Include and give examples of their skills on a CV • Be able to write a targeted personal profile • Understand the differences between a skills based and chronological CV • Select suitable people to act as Reference

  3. CV Quiz CV’s can be word processed or typed but never handwritten True A CV should always clearly state CV at the top of the page. False Always send a CV with an application form. False A brightly coloured CV will attract attention and improve your chances False A CV should never be longer than one side of A4. False What does CV stand for? Latin for “Story of Life”

  4. Stand in the Recruiter’s Shoes! What skills do you have to bring to the role? What type of person are you? Why should I choose you for interview? How will your qualifications/ studies help in the job? How are your achievements relevant to the job? What have you learnt from work experience and how has this prepared you for the job?

  5. Preparation • Have any certificates to hand. This will help you accurately record them in your education section. • CV Builder or Free Typed – Think about how you want to present your CV. Remember if you are going to type your own CV, layout is critical. Keep it uncluttered and easy to read. • Consider what you want to say before you make a start. Have a copy of the job description/person specification to hand to check employer requirements. More on following slide……..

  6. Good CV or Bad CV? How many errors can you spot?

  7. What to include Personal details Personal Profile Education Employment/Work experience Hobbies and Interests Key skills References

  8. Profile Challenge J.K. Rowling I am a determined and hard working individual who persists until I succeed. I have excellent written skills with significant experience in the publishing industry. I am now looking for an exciting position where I can develop my skills and experience further. Now its your turn….. In groups, choose a celebrity and write a profile for them

  9. Top CV Mistakes

  10. CV Examples

  11. Any questions

  12. 1:1 Appointments available each day Book via Main Reception – 01254 292929 Drop-in Advice without an appointment available: Monday – Friday 11-1pm (Careers & Student Finance) Thursday – 4-6pm (Careers & Student Finance) For e-advice contact us on careers@blackburn.ac.ukstudentfinance@blackburn.ac.uk thehub@blackburn.ac.uk

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