Margrove Park

CV’s
A work in progress – help with CV’s -

All the following information has been obtained from JobcentrePlus JOB KIT Pack which gives practical advice and can be obtained from your local Jobcentreplus office.

If you want to download a copy of a CV, go to the www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk website – click on Looking for a Job, which takes you to the Customers Page About us! Click get help with PDFs (Portable Document Format) where you can download Adobe Reader free of charge.

You can now download our example CV see below

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WRITING A CV

What is a CV?

A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a short list of facts about you and your work history, skills and experience. A good CV is essential when looking for work and it is worth spending time getting it right so it sells you to an employer.

Your CV should:

Be neat – typed if possible and to the best standard you can achieve in content and layout. Be short – 2 sides of a sheet of A4 paper are normally enough. Be positive – it should emphasise your achievements, strengths, and successes. Make a good impression. This means presenting the facts about you in a clear and positive way.

How to use your CV

To apply to Companies to see if they have any Jobs available – you can send you CV with a covering letter or e-mail asking if they have any current or future vacancies in your trade.

To remind you what you have done. You can use your CV to remind yourself all the dates and information each time you have to fill in a different application form. As time goes on it easy to forget dates and all the details.

To help with applications by phone – having your CV handy can help if you are asked to give more information about previous jobs, and can cut down the length of time you spend making the call.

At interviews – having your CV with you while you are waiting can help you refresh your memory. It is also handy to have a spare copy to leave with the interviewer if they do not already have one. Registering with recruitment agencies – Agencies may sometimes ask to see your CV before you can register with them.

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Example CV

Download our free CV template (word Doc)

Curriculum Vitae

Name: your full name here

Address: your full address with postcode here

Telephone: your full phone number with area code or mobile number

Profile
Put in a summary of your skills, experience and personal qualities

Achievements

First achievement

Second achievement

Work history

List dates most recent employment first

Include job title and description and any training

Education

List your school, college or university and qualifications

Hobbies and interests

Include hobbies and interests that are relevant to the job you are applying for.

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