PREPARE A GOOD CV
Make sure you include: Your Details Full name, address and contact number. Personal Statement A small paragraph to introduce yourself and a brief description of your skills. Education Include your school, college and/or the university you have atteended. Please give the dates you attended, the subjects studied and grades achieved. Employment Put your most recent employment first and include dates, job titles and duties. Include any additional work experience and/or voluntary work. Please include the dates you were employed for each organisation Additional Information This could include: a full UK driving licence, sports achievement, Duke of Edinburgh Award or if you have held a position of authority, for example, school councillor, form representative or House Captain. Interests Expand on these, for example, “I enjoy tennis and I am part of a county club. I regularly compete in competitions.”
Your CV is your biggest selling tool so make sure that you get it noticed. To get you started, here are a few handy tips to make your CV stand out from the crowd… Keep it relevant and current Type it up on a computer and keep it in one style Spell check throughout (even your name!) Ensure it is clear and concise Keep it succinct Ask someone to proof read and check it for you If you are sending it directly to an employer – send it with a covering letter
References Include two names and the contact details
of someone who will be able to give your future employer a good reference about you. This could be a teacher, who can provide a character reference, or an employer who will be able to provide a professional reference.
Preston College has launched a free online platform for prospective apprentices to help you create a CV. Our Careers Coach platform will give you the tools to build a ready-made CV for employers and will offer you impartial careers guidance and suggested career paths. Please visit preston.emsicc.com
T 01772 225768 E appsinfo@preston.ac.uk W www.preston.ac.uk
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