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CV Session:
Aim:To improve CV awareness, resulting in the ability to create an effective CV
Objectives:Understand what an effective CV layout looks likeExplore what Employers want (Skills & Qualities)Identify CV support methodsRecognise ‘the brand of you’
CV Tips:
Your CV is more than just a piece of paper
It defines your experience in your professional lives
Curriculum Vitae = Life Journey
Layout of CV
Layout relates to your contentPopular choices:
Layout of CV
Personal Profile
Education/Training
Employment History
Personal Information
Most recent firstKeep it relevantDon’t be afraid to show progression
Skills/Qualities/AimA bullet point list can be used to highlight key strengths
Up-to-date, professional. No DOB needed
Most recent firstMost recent usually has more contentHighlights a range of skills and qualities – don’t repeat the same information to keep reader interest.Needs to show added value as well
Interests/Hobbies
References (if available)
Employment History (cont.)May have built up a range of other relevant experiences, previous employment can fit nicely onto a second page.
Only for school leavers/those without much employment experience.
Keep up to dateKeep relevant to the Job roleAsk the person first – let them know you have applied for a post and talk about your recent duties/projects
Some prefer to remove references stating “available upon request”Your choice
Layout of CV
CV Tips: Skills and qualities
Employers require skills and qualities
FINDING which ones employers want is vital to a successful application.
CV Tips: Skills and qualities
Some skillsand qualities needed for most Jobs…(You will have shown a lot of these on your course).
CV Tips: Skills and qualities
What skills and qualities are unique to your subject?
CV Tips: Skills and qualities
Research before writing your CV!
Job Profiles
Branding:
What is your personal brand?
Branding:
What do these brands stand for?
RefreshingTastyClassic EnjoyedtrustedChristmasUnique
What do these brands stand for?
PositiveDynamicCoolTimelessMotivating & InspiringTrendy
Branding:
What do these brands stand for?
SocialFriendlyCoolUsefulNetworkWelcoming
Branding:
What do these brands stand for?
ProfessionalHard-workingDedicatedTrendyReliableHighly Skilled
Branding:
Branding:
What is your personal brand?
CV Session:
Aim:To improve CV awareness, resulting in the ability to create an effective CV
Objectives:Understand what an effective CV layout looks likeExplore what Employers want (Skills & Qualities)Identify CV support methodsRecognise ‘the brand of you’
Have we meet these? How?
Did you know?
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Career explorationExploring your Skills & QualitiesCV’sMock Job InterviewsJob SearchingSocial Media managementHigher Education (considering & applying)
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