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How to Prepare a CV

There is strong evidence that the most effective CV’s are those that are tailored or customised to a specific occupation or job. 

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Personal Information

Biographical Information: Name and Address, home telephone number, mobile number. Even a small photograph of yourself can be added

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Career Aims or Personal Profile

This should be a short concise summary of you as an individual.

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Education and Qualifications

It is often best to list your education and qualifications in reverse chronological order, and good practice to provide some details of your degree.

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Work Experience

This includes details of work, voluntary work, weekend or evening jobs.

Achievements

This section provides an opportunity for you to sell yourself pointing out your key activities, strengths, interpersonal skills and any related activities and achievements.

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Interest and Leisure Activities

A brief list of your interests, hobbies and pastimes.

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Putting It All Together

It is important to give a good presentation of yourself, since the CV is often the first impression you give to the employer.