CVs

Session Aims

By the end of the session you will know what to include in a CV, have started writing your own CV and know what the common mistakes people make are.

How much time will an employer spend looking at a CV?

Microsoft Word will sort out any spelling or typos?

What do you need to include?

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You don't need your date of birth, relationship status or religion. There is no need to list your primary school under the education section.

Contact Info

Personal Profile

Key Skills/achievements

Education

Employment/work experience/ voluntary

Interests/hobbies

References

Is lying about my qualifications or experience ok?

Will the same CV work for different jobs?