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CV WRITING Raj Dhanda Prospects Services Careers Adviser

CV WRITING Raj Dhanda Prospects Services Careers Adviser. What is a CV?. Curriculum vitae ~ an outline of a person’s educational and professional history. Flexible and convenient way to make applications (part-time work, apprenticeship) Marketing document ~ ‘sell yourself’

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CV WRITING Raj Dhanda Prospects Services Careers Adviser

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  1. CV WRITING Raj Dhanda Prospects Services Careers Adviser

  2. What is a CV? • Curriculum vitae ~ an outline of a person’s educational and professional history. • Flexible and convenient way to make applications (part-time work, apprenticeship) • Marketing document ~ ‘sell yourself’ • There is no ‘one best way’

  3. CV Example • Highlight thepositiveand negative points from the CV example provided • What do you consider to be the most important aspects of a CV? • Any improvements? • Any other comments?...

  4. What do I include? • Personal details ~ *Sensible email address! • Personal Profile • Education and Qualifications • Employment, Work Experience or Volunteering ~ In and outside of school! • Skillsand Achievements • Interests • References

  5. How do I present my CV? • Ideally no more than two sides of A4 • Clear and concise • Chronological order • Accurate in content, spelling and grammar • Professional font • Good quality paper • No creases, no marks or stains…. • Include covering letter

  6. CV Plan • Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for whether it is for work experience, volunteering or part-time employment • Write notes: key dates, practice personal profile, think of transferable skills…. • Type it up ~ use a CV template or design your own • Ask someone to have a look at your CV….

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