How To Write Your CV
If you are looking for a job, then it is very important that you understand how to offer yourself in the best way to a potential employer. A CV is an advert to sell yourself and its purpose is to make you interesting, attractive and worth employing. The CV is also used as an interview tool; therefore the information conveyed will need to accurate and precise.
You need to include:
| Personal Details: | Name, address, telephone number, email address and date of birth. |
| Education: | Include places of education where you have studied with most recent first detailing the course taken and grades achieved. |
| Employment History: | List your most recent work experience first indicating dates worked, name of employer, job title and duties undertaken. Any gaps in employment should be justified. |
| Skills: | Include ability in other languages, computer package knowledge and other relevant skills to the job you are applying for. |
| References: | Usually give 2 referees including previous/recent employer and one from a place of study or a character referee. |
The length of a CV will vary from one individual to another, however the standard length is no longer than 2 sheets of A4. There are optional extras you can include on your CV such as a personal profile, which is an overview of your skills, qualities and hopes with the aim of encouraging the employer to read on.