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CV Tips:

CV is short for curriculum vitae and is a brief record of you education, achievements, experience and interests. As you progress through your working life, your CV will grow with you.

Keep your CV as brief and concise as possible. It should be word processed on good quality, clean A4 paper
Highlight your qualifications, achievements and experience relevant to the job you are applying for
Make sure that the layout of your CV is easy to read and understand. Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar – get someone else to read through it if required
Be honest as you may be asked to explain what you have written
Ask your referees for permission before including them in your CV
Don’t fold your CV – it should be posted in an A4 envelope.

A skeleton CV

Surname:
Forename(s):
Address:
Telephone Number:
Date of Birth:

Education:

Names and addresses of secondary schools, colleges and universities stating the dates attended. Always state the most recent first and work backwards in date order.

Qualifications:

List any examinations already taken and the grade achieved. List any examinations about to be taken and details of the final grade you are expected to achieve.

Positions of Responsibility:

Both inside and outside of school. For example, captain of football or netball teams, school perfect, work at a local youth club etc.

Interests and Activities:

Again, both inside and outside of school. Ensure that you list any achievements such as first aid certificates, duke of Edinburgh awards, athletic or swimming certificates etc.

Work Experience:

Include any part time and/or holiday jobs with a brief outline of your duties. Remember that babysitting jobs and paper rounds count in this section.

Referees:

Name, Addresses and contact telephone numbers of people who know you well (usually two), and who have agreed to give you a reference. One of these should be your current or most recent employer if you have one.