Curriculum Vitae

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Curriculum Vitae

• A realistic profile of yourself in your best
  light.
• Purpose to get an interview

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3 Fundamental Truths

• There are always jobs out there waiting to be
  filled
• Whether you can find one or not depends on the
  method you are using
• If you are not being successful you need to
  change your method

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Steps to Success

• You must decide exactly what you have to offer
  the world
• You must decide exactly where you want to use
  your skills
• You must go after the organisations that interest
  you the most, regardless of whether they have a
  vacancy

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Sensible Sections

• Bio-details
• Academic background
• Work experience
• Interests / achievements
• Additional info. / skills
• Referees

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About you

• Bio-details
• Strengths ? skills
• Achievements
• Personality

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More about you

• What three things have you done that you are most
  proud of
• What three things are you good at
• What three things are you not so good at

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Issues of Presentation

• Number of pages
• Type of paper
• Use of space / layout
• Typeface
• Words (active)
• Headings / sentences (KISS)
• Spelling grammar

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Issues for discussion

• Would you include a photo?
• Balance between predictability uniqueness
• How much to reveal / how much to keep back

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Remember.

• First impressions count
• Your purpose is to get an interview
• Put yourself in their shoes
• Tailored template
• Always keep a copy
• Include a covering letter
• KISS