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CV checklists

The document provides guidance on how to compare personal skills with those sought by employers, emphasizing the importance of listing relevant skills in a CV. It suggests including specific examples of how each skill has been used and encourages the use of strong action words to enhance the CV's impact. Additionally, it highlights the need for technical skills and preparation for job interviews through effective CV writing.

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CV checklists

The document provides guidance on how to compare personal skills with those sought by employers, emphasizing the importance of listing relevant skills in a CV. It suggests including specific examples of how each skill has been used and encourages the use of strong action words to enhance the CV's impact. Additionally, it highlights the need for technical skills and preparation for job interviews through effective CV writing.

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Compare your skills to what employers want

When you read an advert, list the skills it mentions. When you know what
skills employers are looking for, compare your skills to these.

Assess your ability in each skill as accurately as you can. Ask yourself if you
have used this skill a little or a lot.

For each skill, write a sentence showing how you’ve used that skill. Then
write a sentence showing how you could use that skill in the job you would
like.

What skills should I put in my CV?

The skills in your CV should include skills from the adverts that interest you.

Look at this example:

"We're looking for a conscientious self-starter, proficient in Microsoft Office


and Adobe Photoshop, who works well with others and can learn new
computer systems easily."

The key words are:

 conscientious

 self-starter

 proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop

 teamwork

 willingness to learn.

Show how you used skills

For each skill on your CV, include an example that shows how you used or
developed it.

You could write:

Conscientious
I collected and managed money from my school’s 40 Hour Famine fundraiser.

Self-starter
Ran a coffee kiosk. Managed and counted the till takings, opened and closed
kiosk.
Teamwork
Worked with the school trustees to make decisions about school issues. I
played netball on a school team for four years and was captain in Year 13.

Willingness to learn
I updated my Microsoft skills (Excel and Word) through online courses.

Make your experience stand out

Employers may get many job applications from people who have, for
example, 'good communications skills' or who are 'flexible'.

By showing how you can communicate well and be flexible, your CV can
make a stronger impression.

You could write:

Good communication skills


Can follow instructions and ask questions when I need to. I'm confident in
front of an audience. I was a member of my school’s debating team, took
part in school drama productions, and won a regional speech competition.

Flexibility
I usually work after school, but I've taken on later shifts to cover staff
shortages.

List technical skills

Employers may be looking for specific skills and recruiters may search for
keywords in databases. Be specific when you list your technical skills.

For example, write:

 Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office.

 Good knowledge of social media platforms and WordPress.

 Class 2 driver’s licence with F endorsement.

Choose strong words

When you write your examples:

 Use 'action' words such as achieved, awarded, organised, led, assisted,


managed, increased, developed, built or won
 Use positive words to describe yourself and your achievements such as
accurate, willing to learn, organised, hardworking, dependable,
motivated or creative.

Writing your CV can prepare you for an interview

As well as helping you write a stronger CV, writing about your experiences
will prepare you to talk about them if you get a job interview

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