Creating Your Own CV
CV's have no universally accepted format, but most importantly, a successful CV should clearly explain to the reader what it is that you can do for them. Your CV should be:
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A well-presented, selling document
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A source of interesting, relevant information
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A script for talking about yourself
The purpose of your CV is not to get you the job - it is to get you an interview, and after your meeting to remind the person you met with about you.
Remember you are not writing a CV for yourself, you are writing it for a potential employer. It should highlight your achievements and how they relate to the job you are applying for. It must give the reader a clear indication of why you should be considered for this role.
The most common contents of a CV include:
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Personal Details
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Skills and Career Summary
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Key Achievements
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Qualifications
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Career History
Always remember to take a copy to an interview and if possible, tailor each CV for each job application or networking meeting.
For a complete guide on CV preparation, visit http://www.monster.co.uk |
Need help writing your CV?
Contact Janet Rees at:
Cwmbran Secretarial & C.V. Services
Unit 1, The Studio,
Oldbury Business Centre,
Olbury Road,
Cwmbran,
NP44 3JU.
Tel/Fax: 01633 874980
Email: jan@csscv.co.uk |