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How to write an impressive CV www.kent.ac.uk/cas

How to write an impressive CV www.kent.ac.uk/cas . Nicola Urquhart Employability Adviser. What is a CV?. One of many ways to apply for jobs Your marketing tool A4 – sized Stylised : Chronological/Skills-based/Media/Legal www.kent.ac.uk/cas Different in other countries

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How to write an impressive CV www.kent.ac.uk/cas

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  1. How to write an impressive CV www.kent.ac.uk/cas Nicola Urquhart Employability Adviser

  2. What is a CV? • One of many ways to apply for jobs • Your marketing tool • A4 – sized • Stylised: Chronological/Skills-based/Media/Legal www.kent.ac.uk/cas • Different in other countries http://www.prospects.ac.uk http://www.eurograduate.com/planning.asp

  3. What does it contain? • Personal details • Academic background • Work experience • Interests & achievements • Additional information • References

  4. Hints on wording • Avoid personal pronouns - No “I’s” • Start with verbs wherever possible • Use short sentences & concise phrases • Focus on accomplishments • Refer to specific projects with quantifiable results • Use personal power words e.g. negotiated designed calculated maintained developed solved prepared installed selected arranged formulated solved consolidated increased

  5. Common mistakes! • Too long • Untargeted • Disorganised • Contains errors/incorrect spellings e.g. “Received a plague for employee of the year.” / "Thank you for your consideration. I hope to hear from you shorty!" • Not accomplishments focused • Out of date contact details • No covering letter

  6. What is a good application? • Well-researched • Targeted • Accurate • Interesting • Easy to read • Enthusiastic

  7. Further help • Careers and Employability Service • www.careers.kent.ac.uk/cas • CAS booklet “Making Applications” • Sign up for a CV Check – Monday 5th March, Monday 12th March, Thursday 15th March • Careers Employability Award on Moodle • n.j.urquhart@kent.ac.uk

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