2. Writing a CV Curriculum Vitae Yolanda van den Bemd Unitec Career Centre

3. >>CAREER CENTRE

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5. >>CAREER CENTRE A CV is a personal promotion document designed to provide employers with information about You! It is targeted for a specific role or organisation and builds a bridge between what the employer wants and what you have to offer The purpose of a CV is get an interview

6. CV Clear layout Easy to read Spelling & Grammar Reverse order Concise Highlight strengths Match job description Relevant skills 2 - 3 pages

7. >>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Arrange the cards into three categories: Must Include Maybe Not Needed >>CAREER CENTRE Activity – Which headings do we need?

8. Must IncludeMaybeNot Needed Name Address Phone / Cell / Email Education & training Work History Skills Personal Qualities Achievements Referees Community / Voluntary Work Hobbies & Interests Personal Statement Secondary Education Driver’s Licence Courses Languages spoken Residency Sports Involvements Career Objective Gender Ethnicity Age Photo Nationality Iwi Cover page Health status Religion Criminal History Height Marital Status Number of children Non-smoker Partner’s details Reason for leaving Primary education Written references

9. . Personal Details. Skills Profile. Education. Employment History. Interests. Referees Choose the order & headings that best reflect your strengths and skills

10. >>CAREER CENTRE Skills Profile This is the MOST IMPORTANT section – it is a SUMMARY of what you can offer! Include skills relevant to the job you are applying for Make sure you include skills from your: Education – main topics (look at course outlines, textbooks, assignments) Employment - paid and unpaid jobs (look at job advertisements, position descriptions) Life - interests, hobbies, sports, volunteering…

11. >>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Proven effectiveness in… Special strength for… An understanding of… Developed an understanding of… Competent in/with….. X (number of) years/months experience in… Broad range of …. experience Keen awareness of … >>CAREER CENTRE Leading Phrases for Skills Profile

12. >>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Research and learn about what the organisation does, especially if sending your CV without a job advert Take time to carefully read the job description for an advertised job Understand the skills required Build the bridge between what they need and what you have to offer >>CAREER CENTRE Job Advertisements