1. CV Writing
The Student Guide…

2. What is a CV?
Curriculum Vitae
Course of Life

3. When to use a CV… Two main reasons for using a CV
Applying for advertised job vacancies, where the advert specifies "Send a CV..."
Applying ‘speculatively’ to potential employers i.e. when no vacancy has been advertised.

4. Important things to think about…
Yourself
Skills
Knowledge
Experience
Attributes
The Job
Requirements
Position
Company

5. What skills are in demand?
Communication
I.T. Awareness
Time & Personal Management
Team Work
Supervising
Flexibility
Commercial Awareness
Financial Awareness
Organising/
Co-ordinating
Initiative
Problem Solving
Promoting / Influencing

6. So what information goes on a CV?
Personal Details
Career Aims or personal profile
Educations and qualifications
Employment/work experience
Achievements
Interests and leisure activities
Referees

7. Now it is your go… In small groups create a CV for your case study.
After 20 minutes we will have a look at each case study.

8. Your CV… What skills do YOU have?
Write down as many skills as you can and how/why you gained them.
Feel free to chat with your friends about what you came up with…..they may recognise that they have those skills too!!!
1. Have a chat with the people around you about the kind of skills you have. You may wish to try to guess what skills your friends have got. They might not realise they have them!

9. Hints and Tips… Check your email address
Check spelling and grammar! – 70% of CV’s are rejected due to spelling mistakes!
Make sure you have the correct telephone number!
Don’t lie.
Tailor your CV to suit the job you are applying for.