What is a CV? (https://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/what-is-a-cv/)
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a document that supports you in getting a job. It is an overview of your skills, experience and education. This has many uses but is most commonly used for interviews and representing yourself when it comes to getting a job. Producing a high quality CV could be the make or break of your chances of getting a job.
What should a CV include? (https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/what-are-the-basic-elements-of-a-cv)
- Your Details (Name, home address, phone numbers and any other information that you wish to include such as nationality or age)
- Personal Statement (This is a small paragraph that introduces yourself to the employer; this will include your main skill. However, don’t go into too much detail.)
- Work Experience (This needs to include your most recent jobs, including name, location, time in working there, responsibilities and achievements, this is important as it highlights what experience you do have before you apply for the job)
- Education (In here, you can list your grades that you achieved along with professional qualifications or activities that you have done that is relevant to the job too)
- Skills (This is where you showcase what skills you have that is relevant to the job. This is important in allowing the employer to learn more about you.)
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