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CV Writing

Learn the importance of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and how to maximize its potential when applying for job vacancies or contacting potential employers. Understand what information to include and how to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience effectively.

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CV Writing

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  1. CV Writing The Student Guide…

  2. What is a CV? Curriculum Vitae Course of Life

  3. When to use a CV… Two main reasons for using a CV • Applying for advertised job vacancies, where the advert specifies "Send a CV..." • Applying ‘speculatively’ to potential employers i.e. when no vacancy has been advertised.

  4. Important things to think about… Yourself • Skills • Knowledge • Experience • Attributes The Job • Requirements • Position • Company

  5. What skills are in demand? • Communication • I.T. Awareness • Time & Personal Management • Team Work • Supervising • Flexibility • Commercial Awareness • Financial Awareness • Organising/ Co-ordinating • Initiative • Problem Solving • Promoting / Influencing

  6. So what information goes on a CV? • Personal Details • Career Aims or personal profile • Educations and qualifications • Employment/work experience • Achievements • Interests and leisure activities • Referees

  7. Now it is your go… • In small groups create a CV for your case study. • After 20 minutes we will have a look at each case study.

  8. Your CV… • What skills do YOU have? • Write down as many skills as you can and how/why you gained them. • Feel free to chat with your friends about what you came up with…..they may recognise that they have those skills too!!!

  9. Hints and Tips… • Check your email address – ilovemcflysomuchiwanttomarrythem@hotmail.com • Check spelling and grammar! – 70% of CV’s are rejected due to spelling mistakes! • Make sure you have the correct telephone number! • Don’t lie. • Tailor your CV to suit the job you are applying for.

  10. Further Help and Advice…

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