1. CURRICULUM VITAE How to produce one

2. CURRICULUM VITAE What is it for? To sell yourself to a potential employer Why is it important? It will form their first impression of you Who is going to read it? The person who may hire you

3. CURRICULUM VITAE What should the first section include? Your Name Your address Your telephone numbers Your e-mail address

4. CURRICULUM VITAE What do you need to tell them next? What school you went to and when The qualifications that you gained Any further qualifications that you have gained since Any qualifications/training that you are working towards

5. CURRICULUM VITAE Your employment history, most recent first Who you work/worked for, dates, duties (in some detail) and reason for leaving. Any previous employers, dates, general idea of duties.

6. CURRICULUM VITAE Football Rugby Trainspotting Fencing Athletics Music Golf, Ballet Shooting Socialising Dressmaking Martial arts Flower arranging Creative Writing Handicrafts Stamp Collecting

7. CURRICULUM VITAE General Information Are you hard working? Enthusiastic? Dedicated? Reliable? Honest? Presentable?

8. CURRICULUM VITAE General Information Emphasise your strong points Working towards a City & Guilds qualification Attending Leeds College of Building You are working towards expanding your experience and knowledge What you intend to do in the future

9. CURRICULUM VITAE References: Your school Your current employer College An adult who knows you well

10. CURRICULUM VITAE Remember: It’s your CV. Make it as effective as possible. It will change and grow over the years Presentation counts for a lot Make it look smart Make it look as though you have put some effort into it.