CV AND COVER LETTER Tips
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Always target your CV to each job. Check the specifics of what a CV looks like for your sector. Match the skills you have to the skills the employer is looking for, read the job description.
Don’t lie. Be honest and objective. You may be questioned about your CV in detail during the interview. Don’t use the same CV for all your applications – TARGET!
Make it EASY To READ an attractive CV will grab an employer’s attention.
Don’t write curriculum vitae at the top of your CV.
Pay attention to spelling and grammar: your CV may not get through to the next stage if there are mistakes. Give specific examples to illustrate your skills. Remember: who, what, when and how. Get someone to CHECK over your CV before submitting your application.
Don’t write long descriptive sentences, keep them concise and to the point. Don’t be downbeat. Avoid any negative words, false modesty or inappropriate email addresses. Don’t include a photograph unless you are applying for a job in the modelling or acting profession.
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CV HEADINGS AND ORDER There is no one size fits all templates when it comes to CVs; what you put in or leave out can be interchangeable depending on the job applied for.
• Personal Details • Profile • Education
• Relevant Work Experience • Skills and Achievements • Additional Information or Positions of Responsibility • Interests • References HELPFUL TIPS FOR WRITING PERSONAL STATEMENT/PROFILE • Get straight to the point: avoid lengthy descriptions and make your testimonies punchy and informative. • Keep it between 50 to 200 words maximum. • If you have enough space, use 1.5 line spacing to make your statement easier to read. • Match person and job specifications with well-written copy. • Read your profile out loud to ensure it reads naturally. • Don’t mix first and third person sentences.
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