1. Putting together an effective (standard) CV (U.K.) or Resumé (U.S.)
A. Different styles of CV’s
B. Content (chronological CV)
C. Layout

2. A. Different styles of CV’s
Chronological (starting out)
Detail of education, qualifications and work experience in reverse chronological order.
Electronic Resumés
Designed to be entered into a computerised database, read by a scanner and stored in text format. (Europass)
Skills-based CV (more professional experience)
Focus on a position / job target. Present capabilities in support of that position

3. B. What information should a CV include? (The basics)
1. Personal details
2. Career objective or profile (optional)
3. Education & qualifications
4. Work experience and skills
5. Additional information
6. Interests and achievements
7. References

4. 1.Personal details (heading) contain
First name THEN Surname
Home address - Term address (if necessary)
Phone Number - Mobile
Address - IF you check it regularly
Date of Birth (not mandatory)
Nationality (not mandatory)

5. 1. Personal details Alain Pauly
Home Address:
12, rue Carnot
64000 Pau
France
Date of Birth:
Term Address:
6, allées Paulmy
64100 Bayonne
France
Tel: (0033) 559……
Mobile:
Nationality:

6. 2. The Objective
It should be a short, succinct description of the type of position you are currently seeking.
A four-week work placement (U.K.) or internship (U.S.)

7. 2. The Objective Example
An undergraduate in Information Technology looking for work experience, to develop language and computing skills.

8. 3. Education and qualifications
Reverse chronological order.
Most recent experiences first, back to secondary level education.
Include the following:
Dates, the name of the institution and town. Relevant modules and information about projects undertaken, and skills developed.

14. References available on request
7. Referees
Academic Company
Name
Relationship to you
Address or
References available on request

15. C.The Layout

16. Further information and resources