CV
Personal details Your personal details should always be included on your CV. Providing the correct level of information shows professionalism. TIP: Including an online professional profile, such as LinkedIn can be helpful to employers and recruiters. Personal profile A personal profile is a short, summary of your CV, a bit like the “blurb” you read on the back of a book you might be tempted to buy. The profile should encapsulate you, so the reader has an idea of who you are before they read the rest of your CV. It’s an opportunity to highlight your best points and make the employer want to read on, keep it short and use positive language. Aim for between 4-6 lines. TIP: Tailor it to the role and avoid generic buzzwords. Employment history Detail your employment history, starting with your current or most recent. TIP: Make sure that any experience you mention is relevant to the job you’re applying for and back up your skills with facts or statistics where possible. Making your experience tangible by using facts and statistics will allow the reader to understand see the impact you have had in your previous role. Reference both the responsibilities you have undertaken, and achievements gained.
Education and qualifications Give a summary of your educational and professional qualifications. TIP: Include only the most relevant for the job and always start with your most recently gained educational qualification. Cover letter A cover letter is your chance to elaborate on your relevant skills and experience by highlighting your past accomplishments and explaining how they’re relevant to the position you’ve applied for. Your cover letter needs to provide this information and leave the reader convinced that you are the right person for the role they have advertised. Your CV exists to progress you to interview and should represent an honest and authentic review of your achievements and experience for the role you are applying for, whilst also conveying your drive and determination to make an impactful first impression. CV templates You can find useful templates to help get you started with your CV by visiting the following resources: Indeed CV templates .
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