Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Ideal CV Format
Your Name
email@address.co.uk
07712 345678
99 Example Street, Example Town, EX4 3PL
PROFILE
Your PROFILE is perhaps the single most important part of you CV. Get it wrong and your chances of being invited to interview are drastically reduced.
Its aim is to highlight your professional attributes and experience/Unique Selling Points summarising why someone should consider your application. This should be adapted to meet the criteria of the employer that is accurate and relevant.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
o Try to avoid cliché phrases that don’t differentiate you as a candidate
o Always tailor your CV for each job application to match the requirements
KEY SKILLS
Technical Skills
o Show that you have the relevant knowledge required to succeed in the role
o Include computer software you have used and relevant training courses
Personal Skills (Transferable Skills)
o Include some of your main attributes that are vital to the role
o Good communication and flexibility are qualities that all employers look out for,
o If you are changing career these transferable skills will aid your application
CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS
o Include any relevant professional qualifications here
o Make sure you most impressive accreditations are highest
o Add any professional associations of which you are a member
EDUCATION
o University Name, Location - Course Title, Grade
o College Name, Location - Course Titles, Grades
o School Name, Location Grades
EMPLOYMENT (Most recent role - chronological )
Job Title - Company Name - Location
Dates of Employment –state reason for leaving or contract/interim
You should give your reader a brief introduction to what the company does and explain the responsibilities your role covered.
Key Achievements:
o Provide a list of the key achievements you have made in your job
o Try to show evidence such as percentage increases or financial figures
o Always keep examples relevant to the role you are applying for
Job Title - Company Name - Location
Dates of Employment
For older jobs you should keep the details slightly shorter, only offering information that will help you reach the next stage in your career.
Key Achievements:
PERSONAL INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Outside interests enable a potential employer to gain an understanding to what motivates you, what personal skills you may have and how you will integrate into the team.
Look at how job advertisements stipulate certain personality traits required for positions. Identify what they are and show how your hobbies can relate to their requirements.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.
email@address.co.uk
07712 345678
99 Example Street, Example Town, EX4 3PL
PROFILE
Your PROFILE is perhaps the single most important part of you CV. Get it wrong and your chances of being invited to interview are drastically reduced.
Its aim is to highlight your professional attributes and experience/Unique Selling Points summarising why someone should consider your application. This should be adapted to meet the criteria of the employer that is accurate and relevant.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
o Try to avoid cliché phrases that don’t differentiate you as a candidate
o Always tailor your CV for each job application to match the requirements
KEY SKILLS
Technical Skills
o Show that you have the relevant knowledge required to succeed in the role
o Include computer software you have used and relevant training courses
Personal Skills (Transferable Skills)
o Include some of your main attributes that are vital to the role
o Good communication and flexibility are qualities that all employers look out for,
o If you are changing career these transferable skills will aid your application
CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS
o Include any relevant professional qualifications here
o Make sure you most impressive accreditations are highest
o Add any professional associations of which you are a member
EDUCATION
o University Name, Location - Course Title, Grade
o College Name, Location - Course Titles, Grades
o School Name, Location Grades
EMPLOYMENT (Most recent role - chronological )
Job Title - Company Name - Location
Dates of Employment –state reason for leaving or contract/interim
You should give your reader a brief introduction to what the company does and explain the responsibilities your role covered.
Key Achievements:
o Provide a list of the key achievements you have made in your job
o Try to show evidence such as percentage increases or financial figures
o Always keep examples relevant to the role you are applying for
Job Title - Company Name - Location
Dates of Employment
For older jobs you should keep the details slightly shorter, only offering information that will help you reach the next stage in your career.
Key Achievements:
PERSONAL INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Outside interests enable a potential employer to gain an understanding to what motivates you, what personal skills you may have and how you will integrate into the team.
Look at how job advertisements stipulate certain personality traits required for positions. Identify what they are and show how your hobbies can relate to their requirements.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.
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