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Who am I? – Dawn Spiby
The CV - What is it?
Translation
Curriculum Vitae
(the) course of (my) life
Why is it important?
Get it wrong?
How NOT to do it
• Forgetting the employer
• Poor presentation
• Too long/Waffle
• Errors, grammar & spelling
• Jargon, abbreviations & TLA’s!!
• Irrelevant Information
• Not enough information/vague
• Silly e mail address
• Lacks professionalism
Example!
How to do it!
• Sales document....about YOU!
• Be confident
• No more than 2 sides of A4 –
most student applications are one
• Uniform Font – Times New
Roman, Cambria, Arial
• Usually Font size 11- 12
• Use a standard format/ structure
• One size does not fit all
So put in some effort!!!
TO FAIL TO PREPARE, IS TO PREPARE TO FAIL
Benjamin Franklin
The CV Objective
• Future Employer is interested in what you can
do for their business, NOT what the business
can do for you
• Demonstrate not describe achievements
• Career experience
• Education & accomplishments
• Personal skills and attributes
• Possible career objectives
• Self-management (including time keeping)
• Teamwork and leadership
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Customer care
• Academic and extra-curricula achievements
• I.T skills
• Commitment and enthusiasm
What are they looking for?
The CV Construction
• Name and contact information
• Personal Profile – incl. Career Objective
• Education
• Work Experience
• Skills & Achievements
• Interests and Hobbies
• Awards and distinctions
• Other Experience
• References
The Personal Profile
•Gives the employer an insight into you!
•Shows what you are expecting from a position
•Should be positive, tailored to the job you are
applying for
•Has three key components
• Quality – that defines you
• Training – anything relevant you have had or
have done
• Job – what is it you are looking for?
A good example
A hard-working, conscientious student who is always striving to
achieve the highest standards. A key member of sports teams
and clubs in the Stamford Endowed Schools 6th Form.
Received recognition for achievement in Maths, Art and Design
& Technology and am now seeking an entry level position in
web development, in a dynamic agency as part of a bigger
team. A well organised, time manager capable of balancing
time towards academic studies and other activities, including
Rugby, editor of the Sixth Form quarterly news letter and a part
time position creating business cards for small enterprises.
A good example
A hard-working, conscientious student who is always striving to
achieve the highest standards. A key member of sports teams
and clubs in the Stamford Endowed Schools 6th Form.
Received recognition for achievement in Maths, Art and Design
& Technology and am now seeking an entry level position in
web development, in a dynamic agency as part of a bigger
team. A well organised, time manager capable of balancing
time towards academic studies and other activities, including
Rugby, editor of the Sixth Form quarterly news letter and a part
time position creating business cards for small enterprises.
A good example
An industrious and enthusiastic student, with a wide range of
interests such as sport, reading and languages. An effective
team worker as well as results oriented solo worker,
possessing strong leadership qualities and an engaging
personality. Competent at organising a busy time schedule, I
am a member of the Debating Society, part time worker at the
local newspaper and volunteer for Rutland Sailability. With an
the aspiration of a career in journalism, hopefully within the
European Union, following completion of my Politics, English
and Modern Language studies.
A good example
An industrious and enthusiastic student, with a wide range of
interests such as sport, reading and languages. An effective
team worker as well as results oriented solo worker,
possessing strong leadership qualities and an engaging
personality. Competent at organising a busy time schedule, I
am a member of the Debating Society, part time worker at the
local newspaper and volunteer for Rutland Sailability. With an
the aspiration of a career in journalism, hopefully within the
European Union, following completion of my Politics, English
and Modern Language studies.
Education
• State your school and subjects
• Any important classes or courses you have
taken that may be job relevant
• Any accolades you have had to date
• Expected grades
• Plans for study going forward
Work Experience
• If you have not got any, do not put the section in!!
• Include paid and unpaid work
• Work experience through school – no matter how
brief
• List your responsibilities and duties
• Demonstrate the experience you gained from role
• Illustrate your positive impact on team, business or
customers
Roythornes Solicitors, Summer 2011 & 12, Office Assistant: Responsible for filing document, answering the phone and general administration.
Leicester Animal Rescue Centre 2012, Volunteer: Assisted with the cleaning out, feeding and walking of the animals. Interface with the public.
Recording animal data into a bespoke database. Fundraised almost £800 pounds for the
charity through sponsored events and yard sale. Gained corporate sponsorship of front of
building and free decorating, by local paint company.
Boots The Chemists 2011- 2013 – Seasonal, Shop Assistant :
Responsible for stock replenishment of gift items in festive period, late evenings and
weekends. Liaised with stock controlled regards ordering and assisted store merchandising
teams with Point of sale and materials. General customer service and assistance in store.
Work Experience - Examples
Skills & Achievements
• Especially if no work experience – can come first in CV
• Demonstrate key skills and your potential value
• What are your star qualities
• Positive personal characteristics
• Gives an employer an insight into your leadership and
social skills
• Your achievements, character, energy & health
• Research what people in the industry say and reflect
those skills
• Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards completed. Gold to be
completed in Madagascar, Summer 2014
• Member of the FISH (Friend In Stamford High) scheme – mentoring a new
student to Stamford High School. Sept. 2012
• International school Netball Tour to South Africa, August 2007.
• Grade 4 Piano. Grade 3 Speech and Drama examinations
• Production team for Evergreen Trust Charity Ball programme – 2009
• Played Egea in Dream Nights – Key Youth Theatre, Peterborough – Summer
2008.
Examples
• CCF - Member of the Combined Cadet Force of the Stamford School
contingent for 2 years. Weapons Handling Test Completed and valuable skills
in organisation and leadership gained.
• LAMDA – Acting Duologue Grade 5- Distinction. Acting Solo Grade 6 (bronze
medal) – Distinction, Communication (Spoken English) Grade 1 – Merit.
• The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 3 Singing
• Member of Choral Society
• Elected Form captain –Years 8,9,10
• Elected School Council Representative – Year 10
• Elected School Charity Representative – Year 9
• Mentor of Year 7 pupil – Year 10
Examples
Interests and Hobbies
• Think about the job and what it may entail
• Demonstrates a range of skills, which may be
transferrable to the position
• Tells an employer more about your character
• The more unusual, the more eye-catching
• A talking point
• E.g.
• International cuisine, graphics, adventure
sports, marathons, kayaking.....
Awards & distinctions
• What makes you stand out from the crowd?
• E.g. • Gold - Worked as part of a team at a Regional Science
Competition, and achieved first place, at Leeds
University. November 2011
• Awarded 6th Form/Sport/Academic/Music scholarship
2011
• Awarded Biology/Chemistry/Physics Olypiad 2012
• Achieved a Bronze award in the Math’s challenge 2010
• Member of the Prefect Team /Subject Prefect, 2011/12
Other Experience
• IT - European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) completed, 7
modules - proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in French, German and Spanish. Spent 4 weeks on
German exchange in Summer 2012.
References
•You may have work
experience
•It may be a tutor.....
•But not your Mum!!
Ones that get you through to Boot
Camp!
Winning CV’s
Keeping up appearances
• Content is King.
• Has done their homework
• Aligns with our corporate
goals & the job needs
• Uses my language/keywords
• Demonstrates synergistic
experience or skill set
• Illustrates and quantifies
achievement
• Strong referees
Professional, easy to read
Puts my business needs first
Demonstrate skills for the job
Creative but simple
Grabs attention – determined!
CV goes mobile!
Stand out from the crowd
Its in your hands!
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