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Understanding a CV

What is a CV?
CV stands for Curriculum Vitae which is Latin
for “course of life”. A CV is a document that
shows who you are and what you have done
with your life so far - your education, training,
work experience and skills.

Who reads your CV?


Prospective employers. The aim of the CV is to
present positive information about you in a way
that makes the employer want to meet you.

Why do you need a CV?

• You can point out your strengths!

• Stand out from the crowd!

• First impressions count!


• Your own personal marketing
tool.

• It outlines your qualifications,


Basically : employment/work experience,
strengths & achievements.

• It's often the first document an


employer will see – first
impressions count!

• A fluid document, one that


should be constantly evolving &
enhanced.
Things to consider when writing a CV

Who will read it ? Say who you are and what you want
Make your CV specific to the job / course you are tell the employer a bit about yourself and what you
applying for. You may need to adapt your CV to are looking for next.
different jobs you apply for.

Be clear Tell it like it is !


Be brief and to the point, using bullet points and Say who you are, what you’re doing now and what
lists for skills rather than long sentences. skills this has given you, what qualifications you have
achieved and at what level. Be TRUTHFUL!

Be proud of achievements Make sure your spelling / grammar is perfect


explain your experiences, skills and qualification in get it checked by a trusted person who is
terms of what you’ve achieved. Be POSITIVE! proficient in English or you can rely on internet.

Set it out well It takes time to write a good CV


just one or two sides of A4. Three quarters of CVs get and you will need to regularly update it.
rejected purely on poor layout! Use a clear font. Put titles in
bold. Stick to just two font sizes. Space the content well and
leave plenty of white space around the text.
Can you describe yourself in
3 words?

• Before you start writing your CV, it’s


useful to carry out some self assessment.
• Your CV is a tool you'll use to sell yourself, so the
language you use in it should reflect you in a
positive way.
• Thinking of 3 words to describe yourself is a good
place to start when considering how you can sell
yourself, what makes you unique and what you
have to offer.
• This question could also come up in an interview.
Examples
List 1 List 2 List 3

Able Enterprising/ Innovative/ resourceful Professional

Capable Inventive/ingenious Proficient

Confident Enthusiastic Reliable

Conscientious Hard-working/Industrious Self-starter

Consistent Loyal Strong

Determined Methodical Successful

Diligent Motivated Team player

Dynamic Organised Trustworthy

Effective Passionate Vibrant

Efficient Persistent/tenacious Versatile

Energetic Positive Vigilant


What a CV
should look
Your name
at the top like
Clearly
defined
sections

Displayed
A summary of over 2
you as the first pages max
section
Some typical application processes…

• CV only
• CV & covering letter
• Application form (online )
• Application form & CV

Sometimes, employers will also ask


you to provide a portfolio e.g.
examples of your work.
Infographic Style

1 2

Name & Contact Education &


details Qualifications
3 4

Employment history/
Work Experience Skills
Example:

Name
01 The title of the page. Use big font!

02 Contact details
Contact Clear & compact!
Details
03 Email & Phone number
Your professional email and phone number not your personal one!

04 LinkedIn
Add the link to your profile. If you don’t have one, Create it!
Example:

Order
01 Most recent first

02 Grades
Include them if they are excellent.
Education
03 Modules
Only the relevant ones

04 Summarize
e.g. License degree/certificate in GTIC / STIC

Add: course titles & qualifications, place of study, dates,


results/grades.
Example:

Order
01 Most recent first

02 Impress
Sell your responsibilities
Employment
history
03 Presentation
Bullet points, avoid paragraphs, use consistent tenses.

04 Highlight
Emphasize key achievements. E.g. promotion, extra responsibility.

Add: company, job title, dates, duties/responsibilities


Example:

Self-assessment
01 Think about skills/strengths you have to offer. You can ask
someone close to help.

02 Length
Aprox. 5 skills.
skills
03 Selection
Think about the type of role you are applying for, be relevant.

04 Sell
e.g. License degree/certificate in GTIC / STIC

Add: soft skills, languages and technical skills

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