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Good CV, Bad CV... Examples of How To, and How Not To Do It!: An Example of A Graduate CV That Requires Some Work!

This document provides examples of a poor graduate CV and a good graduate CV. The poor CV lacks structure and organization, uses excessive bullets, and fails to highlight achievements. It also omits key details like the references' relationships. The good CV, by contrast, has clear sections for contact details, career objective, education, employment history, interests, and references. It emphasizes achievements and responsibilities and clearly labels all sections.

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Good CV, Bad CV... Examples of How To, and How Not To Do It!: An Example of A Graduate CV That Requires Some Work!

This document provides examples of a poor graduate CV and a good graduate CV. The poor CV lacks structure and organization, uses excessive bullets, and fails to highlight achievements. It also omits key details like the references' relationships. The good CV, by contrast, has clear sections for contact details, career objective, education, employment history, interests, and references. It emphasizes achievements and responsibilities and clearly labels all sections.

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Good CV, Bad CV...

Examples of how to, and how not


to do it!
An example of a Graduate CV that requires some work!

 Laura Jennifer Susan Smith


 123 Hillside Avenue Title the section ‘Personal
 Lower Portland Information’, and don’t
 Hull over-use bullets
 HU12 ENA
[email protected]
 01272 823567
 07272340598
Poor Layout throughout
Education this entire section

2004 – 2007 – University of South Field –Harriton Road Campus - Essex – BA English and
Australian Literature – 2:1

2002 – 2004 – Hunnyford Performing Arts College – Humberside Road – Essex – A Levels in
English (B), Drama (C), Dance (B) and Theatre Studies (A)

1997 – 2002 – Hunnyford School – Humberside Road – Essex – GCSEs in Double English (AA),
Double Science (CC), Mathematics (C), History (B), Drama (A), Dance (A), Home Economics (A),
French (C)

Employment History

2004 – 2007 – University of South Field’s Student Theatre – Stage Assistant

Responsibilities: No reference to
achievements and
 Assist team leaders with set up for productions general feel is one of
 Help get costumers ready for dress rehearsals and shows ‘assisting’
 Sometimes act as a prompt for actors as and when required
 Work with other team members to identify lighting, background and stage prop
requirements
 Clean the stage prior to performances and place props in correct places
 Assist with lighting as and when required
 Serve drinks and ice-creams to customers during performance intervals

Other Interests

I enjoy participating in all aspects of University Life. I particularly enjoy socialising with my friends.
I also enjoy listening to music, reading and shopping. I am a member of the Raise and Give Society
at University and I play the Clarinet in the University’s Jazz Band.

References
No indication of who these
Mr John Almond – 01272 345090 people are!
Mr Michael O’Neil – 01272 561289
An example of a good Graduate CV

Laura Smith

Address: 123 Hillside Avenue, Lower Portland, Hull, HU12 ENA


Telephone: 01272 823567
Mobile: 07272340598
Email: [email protected]

Career Objective

I am keen to launch a career within the performing arts sphere to further develop and utilise my
knowledge and experience of the theatre environment. I am a highly motivated individual who is
confident in leading and working with a team. I enjoy the energy and intensity that is associated
with the performing arts environment, and so I am seeking employment with an organisation that
will provide me with an energetic environment in which my abilities and skills will be challenged.

Education

2007 BA English and Australian Literature, University of South Field


2004 4 A Levels attained (grades A-C), Hunnyford Performing Arts College
2002 10 GCSEs attained (grades A-C), Hunnyford School

Employment History

2004 – 2007 – University of South Field’s Student Theatre – Stage Assistant

Responsibilities:

 Assist team leaders with set up for productions


 Help get costumers ready for dress rehearsals and shows
 Sometimes act as a prompt for actors as and when required
 Work with other team members to identify lighting, background and stage prop
requirements
 Clean the stage prior to performances and place props in correct places
 Assist with lighting as and when required
 Serve drinks and ice-creams to customers during performance intervals

Other Interests

I enjoy participating in all aspects of University Life. I particularly enjoy socialising with my friends.
I also enjoy listening to music, reading and shopping. I am a member of the Raise and Give Society
at University and I play the Clarinet in the University’s Jazz Band.

References

Mr John Almond – 01272 345090


Mr Michael O’Neil – 01272 561289

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