Jan 04, 2016
Writing a CV
Curriculum Vitae
Yolanda van den Bemd
Unitec Career Centre
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A CV is a personal promotion document
designed to provide employers with information about
You!It is targeted for a specific role or
organisationand builds a bridge between what the employer
wants and what you have to offer
The purpose of a CV is get an interview
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Arrange the cards into three categories:
Must Include
Maybe
Not Needed
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Activity – Which headings do we need?
Must Include Maybe Not Needed
NameAddressPhone / Cell / EmailEducation & trainingWork HistorySkillsPersonal QualitiesAchievementsReferees
Community / Voluntary WorkHobbies & InterestsPersonal StatementSecondary EducationDriver’s LicenceCoursesLanguages spokenResidencySports InvolvementsCareer Objective
GenderEthnicityAgePhotoNationalityIwiCover pageHealth statusReligionCriminal HistoryHeightMarital StatusNumber of childrenNon-smokerPartner’s detailsReason for leavingPrimary educationWritten references
Choose the order & headings that best reflect your strengths and skills
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Skills Profile
This is the MOST IMPORTANT section – it is a SUMMARY of what you can offer!Include skills relevant to the job you are applying forMake sure you include skills from your:Education – main topics (look at course outlines, textbooks, assignments)Employment - paid and unpaid jobs (look at job advertisements, position descriptions)Life - interests, hobbies, sports, volunteering…
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• Proven effectiveness in…
• Special strength for…
• An understanding of…
• Developed an understanding of…
• Competent in/with…..
• X (number of) years/months experience in…
• Broad range of …. experience
• Keen awareness of …
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Leading Phrases for Skills Profile
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Research and learn about what the organisation does, especially if sending
your CV without a job advert
Take time to carefully
read the job description
for an advertised jobUnderstand the skills required
Build the bridge between what they need and what you have to offer
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