CV building - Online session

• Pd
• Higher Education (non-degree)

CV building - Online session

During this online session you will:

Test your knowledge on writing a CV and the information which needs to be on there.

Explain what a personal statement is.

Write a brief personal statement for your own CV.

What information should not be included in a CV?

1. My skills e.g communication skills
2. The hospital where I was born
3. Names of people willing to give me a refrence
4. My personal qualities e.g Helpful, friendly, outgoing.

What information should not be included in a CV?

1. My address
2. My hobbies
3. Doctors name and address
4. Date of birth

What information should be included in a CV?

1. My school qualifications
2. My ethnic background
3. How much money I earn

The longer the CV the better

1. True
2. False

I can send my CV on its own

1. True
2. False

I can use the same CV for everything I apply for

1. True
2. False

I must not exaggerate or lie about what I have done

1. True
2. False

Once written that's it, I'll never need to do it again

1. True
2. False

My CV should be neat and easy to read, not fancy.

1. True
2. False

I can use a hand written CV in pen or ink.

1. True
2. False

I should cram in as much information as possible.

1. True
2. False

Key points

• Your CV should be a maximum of 2 sides of A4 paper
•  You should always send a cover letter with your CV
• You should adapt your CV for every job
• Lying on a CV is an offence and could mean you get fired when it is discovered
• Keep your CV clean and easy to read, don't use fancy fonts or pictures. 
• Always type your CV for ease of reading.

What do you think should be on your CV?

What information goes in a CV?

• Personal details
• Personal profile
• Key skills
• Employment / work experience
• Education / training
• Achievements (where relevant to the job)
• Interests and leisure activities  (where relevant)
• References 

Personal profile

A profile is a short introduction to your CV.

Explain who you are and why you are interested in the

job. 

This should be no longer than four sentences. 

Personal profile example

I am a trustworthy, reliable, sociable person looking to work in retail. I can work well as part of a team and can also work independently. I have a maths degree which helps when working out finances; in my spare time I like to socialise with family and friends.

Personal profile example 2

A confident, articulate, assertive and flexible individual, with a professional approach to many thing in life. I am enthusiastic worker in management, facilitating and leading small groups. I enjoy a challenge and am a quick learner with the ability to cope well under pressure.

Your turn... Write a small personal statement that you could use on your CV. Remember, no more than 4 sentences.

CV building

We will look more into CV building later in the year. 

You need to prepare yourself to find a job that will support you throughout your course. 

Keep hold of your personal statement and add it to your CV.