PREPARE A GOOD CV
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 • Create a digital copy 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 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, a sports achievement, Duke of Edinburgh Award, or if you have held a position of authority at school, for example, a 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.” • 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. Visit preston.emsicc.com to get started!
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