how to create a winning cv
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How to create a winning CV www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm. Natalie Smith Careers & Employability Service. Agenda. Introduction to the Careers and Employability Service. CVs: Aims and objectives. The purpose of a CV. What to include on a CV. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Natalie Smith Careers & Employability Service
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Introduction to the Careers and Employability Service.
CVs: Aims and objectives. The purpose of a CV. What to include on a CV. Person specifications and how to tailor a CV
to a job. How to make a CV clear and easy to read. Creative CVs
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www.kent.ac.uk/ces
www.facebook.com/ukmemployability
www.twitter.com/ukmemploy
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Aim: to learn how to create a high quality CV.Objectives:By the end of the session you should be able to:Name at least three sections to include on a CV.Explain what a person specification is and how to tailor a CV to a job.Describe at least three things you can do to make a CV clear and easy to read.
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Curriculum Vitae (Latin: the course of one’s life).
An outline of a person’s educational and professional history. What is the purpose of a
CV?• To inform the employer
about your education, work experience, skills and interests.
• To ‘sell’ these qualities and to persuade the employer to invite you to interview.
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When an employer asks for a CV. When an employer states ‘apply to…’
without specifying the format. When making speculative
applications.
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On average how long does a recruiter spend looking at a CV?
a.0-30 secondsb.30 seconds – 1 minutec.1-2 minutes
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Look at the job advert for ‘Creative Artworker’.
You will be given three CVs and you will have 20 seconds to look at each one and decide which one(s) (if any) you would invite to an interview.
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Which one(s) did you choose and why?
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Personal detailsPersonal profile (optional) Education from GCSE level –
institutions, qualifications & dates (most recent first)
Relevant work experienceWork historyOther informationReferences
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Name (as a heading rather than ‘CV’) Address Telephone number Email address
Make sure this is a professional email address, not ‘[email protected]’
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Start with the most recent Don’t forget your current study
Mention relevant modules You might like to mention top marks
You don’t have to put your grades on if you weren’t happy with them
Include the years of study Primary school not needed
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Education and Qualifications
2011 – Present University of KentBA (Hons) Photography (Predicted 2:1)Modules include: Creative photography, technical equipment and business skills for photographers.Highlights include:
• Winner of the College Photography Award• Portfolio grade of 75%
2009 – 2011 Maidstone Grammar SchoolA-levels: Media Studies (A), Art (B), Information Technology (C)
2005 – 2009 Wrotham SchoolGCSEs: 8 GCSEs grade A-C including English and Mathematics
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Dates, name of company, position, location. Don’t just list your duties – sell your skills and
provide evidence. Which skills are relevant to the position/company you are applying to?
Sales Assistant Museum of Kent Life, Maidstone April 2010 – June 2011
•Delivered excellent customer service as demonstrated by my mystery shop result of 91% and by receiving ‘Sales Assistant of the Month’ award three times.•Achieved a sales result of 5% above my target illustrating my advanced selling skills, as well as my determination to succeed.
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What examples can you give from your work experience?If you have no paid work experience, give examples from voluntary work or from your course
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created instructed analysed producednegotiated designed calculated
maintained administered controlled reviewed
observed consolidated delivered founded
increasedstudied invented supplied detected
programmed recommended distributeddeveloped solved prepared installed selected arranged formulated solved
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Choose interests and activities which can demonstrate skills relevant to the job such as:
• Team work• Organising• Commitment• Your intellectual abilities• Your personality• Your artistic ability
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Ideally, one academic and previous/current employer.
Ask permission from your referee and let them know what position(s) you’ve applied for.
Use relevant references if possible. You can say ‘references available on
request’ rather than including contact details if you wish.
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• It is not ‘one size fits all’, you need to tailor your CV to each position you apply for.
• Research the company. Do they have a mission statement or core values? What will they be looking for in you? Check the job description/person specification.
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What is a person specification? See example on handout.
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Look at the example person specification. Write down some evidence showing that you
have the following skill from the person specification, as you would do on a CV:
‘Ability to work as a member of a team’3 minutes
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The first visual impression of your CV is important.
For standard CVs, use plain white A4 paper. Do not double side (?) Keep your CV to one or two sides of paper. Check your spelling. Use bullet points and bold font but in
moderation.
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Formatting – make sure it’s consistent. Size 11-12 font (depending on font
style). Clear font e.g. Arial, Calibri. 2:1, not Two One or 2,1. Use short, concise sentences.
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Pros and cons!Be creative in design BUT ensure all
relevant CV information is included. Include a weblink to your portfolio. In general, less is more!
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http://careers.falmouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/files/CreativeCVGuide(1).pdf
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My hobbits include - instead of 'hobbies.' I have good writen skills. i am a prefectionist and rarely if if ever
forget details. I hope to hear from you shorty. In my spare time I enjoy hiding my horse. Restaurant skills: Severing customers
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Slides are on:www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htmwww.kent.ac.uk/ceswww.prospects.ac.ukhttp://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/files/pdf/How_to_Write_a_CV_leaflet2010.pdf http://www.seo-london.com/get-started/making-a-strong-applicationhttp://www.gradskent.com/graduates/application_advice/61/
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Aim: to learn how to create a high quality CV.Objectives:By the end of the session you should be able to:Name at least three sections to include on a CV.Explain what a person specification is and how to tailor a CV to a job.Describe at least three things you can do to make a CV clear and easy to read.