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CV has one role - to get you an interview So you only need a short summary to say who you are and what skills, experience, training and qualifications you have. There are lots of different ways to write a CV and there's no right or wrong way. Here are 2 samples over the page to guide you. Keep it short (1-4 pages) put your best skills first use simple language and short sentences make it look good. Always take a copy of your CV when you visit an employer.
CV has one role - to get you an interview So you only need a short summary to say who you are and what skills, experience, training and qualifications you have. There are lots of different ways to write a CV and there's no right or wrong way. Here are 2 samples over the page to guide you. Keep it short (1-4 pages) put your best skills first use simple language and short sentences make it look good. Always take a copy of your CV when you visit an employer.
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CV has one role - to get you an interview So you only need a short summary to say who you are and what skills, experience, training and qualifications you have. There are lots of different ways to write a CV and there's no right or wrong way. Here are 2 samples over the page to guide you. Keep it short (1-4 pages) put your best skills first use simple language and short sentences make it look good. Always take a copy of your CV when you visit an employer.
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Your CV, or Curriculum Vitae, is a very important ‘sales tool’. It tells an employer what you have done and what you are good at. Here are some guidelines for you to follow.
Writing your CV What should my CV say?
Your CV has one role – to get you an interview. So you only Here are the main things you need to include: need a short summary to say who you are and what skills, experience, training and qualifications you have. • Personal details. Give your full name, and an address and phone number where the employer can contact you. There are lots of different ways to write a CV and there’s no Age and family details are optional. right or wrong way. Start with a basic format and adapt it to show your skills in the best light. There are 2 samples over • Career or personal objective. Say what you want to the page to guide you. achieve in your working future. This helps the employer Here are a few simple guidelines: relate your skills to the job. • keep it short (1-4 pages) • Work experience. List the jobs you’ve had, starting with • put your best skills first the most recent and working backwards. • use simple language and short sentences Give the job title, the employer’s name, the date you • be positive and enthusiastic started and finished, and a brief description. • don’t staple lots of things to it • Skills and abilities. List your work-related skills and • make it look good – and always type it abilities. Some of these might be skills you learnt outside • check your spelling and grammar (get someone else to work. So include unpaid, community or family work check it too) and say how these skills might suit the job you are applying for. Make several copies. Don’t attach original certificates and references or send them to an employer – they could get lost • Education and training. Include your schooling and other (just take them along in a separate folder when you have training. Give details of technical and trade certificates, an interview). Always take a copy of your CV when you visit and any study or courses you’ve done (even if you haven’t an employer. completed them).
• Other things. Give brief details of your hobbies and
interests. Include anything else you think is important Write your career objective such as driver’s licence or your state of health.
• Referees. Include at least 2 people who can talk about
Try writing a short career objective for a couple of different how well you’ve worked in the past. Give their name, jobs. It should state your goal and the skills that make position, and phone number. But check with them first. you suitable. Let them know they may be contacted and ask what For example ‘I’m looking for a career, preferably outdoors, they will say about you. where I can develop my skills. I’m hardworking, strong, versatile and in good health.’ Issues with work history? An employer looks at your work history to see if you are suitable. If you don’t have specific experience in the job, highlight relevant skills and include your other experience (it doesn’t have to be paid work to count). If you have a gap in your work history, include a short sentence to say what you did and the skills you developed during that time. You don’t have to say in your CV why a job ended. But if you’ve had lots of jobs, have been out of work for a while, or have gaps in your work history, you may be asked about it and should have a brief explanation ready. Two main ways to set out your CV Functional CV Chronological CV This example shows a simple functional CV. It matches your skills to the job you are applying This is a simple example of a chronological CV. It records all your jobs and training in order for. It has a clear career goal, lists your skills first (both work and non-work) and then gives (starting with the most recent). This is a general CV and can be used for a range of positions. details of your experience and education. This approach helps if you’re applying for a different With this CV you show experience first and give details of work tasks. Note how the objective type of job or have a broken work history – but you’ll need a new CV for each application. reinforces the key points.
Personal details Personal details
Name: Aroha Hylton Name: Mathew Reid Address: The Crescent, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland Telephone: 123 4567 Address: The Street, Christchurch Telephone: 123 4567 Career objective Personal objective To find a position where I can develop my supervisory skills further and be an effective team member. I am committed to finding work in the landscaping field. I have recently completed training in this area and Relevant skills and experience am self-motivated, hardworking and reliable, with a range of practical labouring skills. Communication skills Work history • Excellent communication skills, able to put views across confidently and assist better team relationships. 1993 –1998 Labourer, Harveys Bricks and Blocklayers • Strong skills in helping others with problem solving in both work and non-work situations. Duties included: • Guided and directed team members as captain of local club hockey team. • spreading sand and gravel • Able to communicate well in writing. • laying a range of paving materials into various patterns Organisational ability • heavy lifting • Strong attention to detail and ability to help others improve their performance. • driving a range of vehicles • Effective in delegating tasks and making sure they are done well. 1990-1993 Builders Labourer (casual), Robinson Walker Construction • Track record in planning and organising events, including social functions at work and fundraising for Duties included: a local sports club. • measuring to instructions Numeracy skills • cleaning and storage of tools • Ability to develop and monitor budgets, through experience as sports club treasurer. • assisting tradesmen with a range of tasks • Responsible for handling money, banking and keeping accounts on other people’s behalf. 1990-1993 Vineyard Labourer (seasonal), Beachcroft Orchard • Assist others with managing their money, including working out a budget for personal spending and Duties included labelling, packing, cleaning sheds and equipment balancing cheque books. Education and training Work history 1999 Building and Landscaping Skills 1996-98 Assistant checkout operator – General Food Supermarket 6 month course at Carrington Polytechnic 1995 Checkout duties – Food World Supermarket 1987-1990 Christchurch Boys High School 1994-96 Temporary and casual positions, including fruit picking, planting, childcare and bar work School certificate passes in horticulture and art Education and training Leisure interests 1997 Effective Communication Skills – 3 hours a week for 20 weeks at local Technical Institute Landscaping, canoeing, computer design 1992-96 Four years secondary education Referees Referees Keith Harvey Susan Anderson Mrs Kay Arland Mr William Whetu Former manager Owner Checkout Supervisor Sports Co-ordinator Harveys Bricks and Blocklayers Beachcroft Orchard General Food Supermarket Sports Foundation Christchurch Henderson Work phone 123 4567 Work phone 123 4567 Work phone 123 4567 Work phone 123 4567 Home phone 123 4567 Home phone 123 4567 Home phone 123 4567 Home phone 123 4567