Curriculum Vitae A CV is an essential tool in your search for a new job and it is therefore important to get this right. You want your CV to be responded to and you need to include enough information to stimulate interest, but not so much to bore the reader! Overall: - 3 Pages maximum
- Well structured and well laid out
- Self opinion is best avoided
- Include factual information or objective evidence
- Focus on the benefits of your achievements
Page 1: - Personal Details, Address and Contact Details
- Overview Statement covering strengths, skills and experience
- Achievements - statements of accomplishments
Page 2/3: - Employment History with most recent job first: Each job should include dates, company, job title and summary of responsibilities
- Educational credentials and qualifications
- Hobbies and interests (no more than 3 lines)
- Two referees
The Result: A comprehensive CV giving the relevant information for the job you are applying!
INTERVIEW TIPS You rarely get a second chance to make a good impression on a prospective employer so you need to get it right first time! Preparation: - Think about your skills, qualifications and experience and talk confidently about your CV contents
- Prepare some questions to ask i.e. job and company (not salary at this stage)
- Find out about the company prior to interview
- Smart business dress and tidy appearance
- Plan your journey
Top Tips: - Practice a strong and positive handshake
- Remember to smile and be polite
- Do not accept tea/coffee unless you feel comfortable doing so
- Take any relevant papers in a suitable case or folder
At Interview: - Interview situations differ - either one to one or before a panel
- It is important to sell yourself - let the interviewer know the advantages of employing you
- Relate your experience to the job specification
- Ask how the job contributes to the success, efficiency and profitability of the company
- Show that you have done some research
- Don't give negative information or criticise previous employers.
What Happens Next?: - Let the interviewer know if you are interested in the job
- Agree exactly the next steps i.e. when will they be in touch?
- If there will be second interviews who will conduct them?
GOOD LUCK!
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