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Tips for writing a presentable CV

A good CV will give your potential employer enough information to firstly decide if you’re skilled or motivated enough for the job, but also give them an indication of whether you will fit in with the other employees and customers.

Tell the truth

Work out what qualifications, experience, and skills are required for the job and think of what you have done that matches those attributes. Be specific and give full details and provide evidence for any claims you make.

Writing and spelling

Make sure the spelling is correct. Spell check it and then read it through at least once before you deliver it. Print on good quality plain white A4 paper only. Keep sentences and paragraphs short.
A good CV should be at least 1 page and less than 3 pages in length.

What to include, and what to leave out

• Don't include any negatives or anything critical.
• Don't include poor grades, or unfortunate work experiences.
• Do not include matters about your health or any disabilities you have.
• Don't try to be humorous.

Work history

Describe achievements, not just responsibilities. Show what you achieved for the business during your work there.
Don't include reasons for leaving.

Only include recent jobs only. What you did 20 years ago will probably not have much relevance today.
Include any voluntary or work placement activities. The employer will be interested in the quality of experience whether or not it was paid.

Don't belittle or under value your experience. It is up to you to demonstrate how and why they have given you useful skills.

Most jobs require:

• Communicating with other people.
• Working in a team.
• Working under pressure or to deadlines.

Education / Qualifications

It’s important to provide full details in this section, no matter what level of schooling you achieved.
While some employers look for good grades in certain subjects, others may only need to see that you’ve completed a certain level at school. (This shows your willingness to at least complete courses, even if you don’t excel in them)

Where relevant give full details.
Include any academic prizes if any.

Skills

You should include:

• Languages.
• Computing skills.
• Keyboard skills.
• Driving ability.
• Money handling experience
• Workplace health and safety awareness
• Membership of relevant clubs or associations.

Make sure you list any other skills that will interest an employer if they are relevant. For computing skills make sure you list the packages you have used such as Microsoft Word, Excel etc.

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