Writing a CV

Your CV is the first thing you show a potential employer. It's important that you create the right impression and show you have:
• The skills needed for the job
• The right sort of experience
• The right personal qualities
• An understanding of the requirements of the job.

This is what your CV should include:

1. Your details
Add in here your full name, nationality, date of birth, address and contact details

2. Your Education
School information both old and new should be listed here in order of date starting with your present school.

3. Your qualifications
This should include any qualifications you have including, GCSEs ,AS/A-levels, Key skills, BTECs etc…

4. Your work experience
Any work experience you have had in your life starting from the most recent. Specify the type of role you did, the employer’s name and address and the dates you worked there from and to.

5. Your skills and achievements
Sell yourself! What skills have you got which you think will help you in your future career? Also mention any other achievements you have had.

6. Your interests and Activities
Here you should talk about all the things you love to do in your own time, what do you enjoy doing.

7. Your references
Here you should state the names and contact details of two people who you think will give you a smashing reference.

Things to remember

• Keep it short and simple. Your CV should be no more than two A4 pages
• Word process your CV neatly
• Include your name, date of birth, nationality, contact email, postal addresses, home telephone number and mobile
• You should include all your GCSEs, AS and A Level subjects and grades
• Give details of any other awards you have achieved, memberships and qualifications