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“THE PERFECT CV” YOUR GATEWAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE

“THE PERFECT CV” YOUR GATEWAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE. Why?. Interviews 10 th & 11 th July Hand CVs to form tutors by 7 th July. Career alert!!. Not paying attention could seriously damage YOUR future. At my age do I still need a CV?. YES I DO… Curriculum Vitae. is Latin for

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“THE PERFECT CV” YOUR GATEWAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE

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  1. “THE PERFECT CV” YOUR GATEWAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE

  2. Why? Interviews 10th & 11th July Hand CVs to form tutors by 7th July

  3. Career alert!! Not paying attention could seriously damage YOUR future

  4. At my age do I still need a CV?

  5. YES I DO… Curriculum Vitae is Latin for “The Story of Your Life”

  6. Well I may still want to work to supplement my pension???

  7. UNLIKE A MOBILE…… A CV, LIKE A DOG, IS FOR LIFE!

  8. A good CV will get you an interview There are no rules as to how to write a CV There are only PRINCIPLES Writing a good CV takes time No shortcuts You don’t need luck YOU DO NEED EFFORT WHY BOTHER?

  9. Remember you are VALUED and you are UNIQUEbut you will have to SELL YOURSELF!

  10. A good layout Short sentences Short words Correct spelling Presented on white good quality paper BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  11. Tell porkies Use fancy fonts – Arial is best Use TXT SPK Send a photograph (unless requested) Mention salary required Declare strange interests Send it “dear sir/madam” DO NOT……

  12. Get the layout right Make it visually attractive 2 pages MAXIMUM Spell & grammar check When delivering or posting a good covering letter is vital DO ……

  13. Age Marital status Family details Reference to my stunning good looks WHAT DID I LEAVE OUT?

  14. An Example CV…

  15. WILL YOUR CV GET YOU TO HIGH PLACES?

  16. Will be very important for the rest of your working life Will need to be constantly updated and adapted Will need to be set out thoughtfully in a proven format YOUR CV

  17. Your personal details Your profile Your key skills Your work experience Your training Your achievements Your interests YOUR CV FORMAT

  18. SELL YOURSELF

  19. SAY WHAT YOU DO • Sport • A hobby • A responsibility at school or home • Part time job • Voluntary work • Member of a club • Regular babysitting • Worked as a member of a team • Been a leader • Looked after someone • Music • Drama What else can you think of………….

  20. Remember You need to……...…..

  21. A successful CV is the first stage leading to an interview and that’s another skill to be learnt

  22. 3 books that will help you write a CV and do well in an interview

  23. PERFECT CV – ISBN 9781905211739 PERFECT INTERVIEW – ISBN 9781905211746 PERFECT ANSWERS TO INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ISBN 9781905211722 3 MUST HAVE BOOKS

  24. Important Dates • Hand your CV to your form tutor by this Thursday 20th June • Interviews on 10th & 11th July

  25. “If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss”

  26. THANK YOU FOR LISTENINGANY QUESTIONS? This presentation will be available at www.ivelrotary.org.uk

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