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Preparing your CV

So what is a CV and when would you use one? • At some point in the future you will apply for a job. The vast majority of jobs will require you to submit a CV. A CV (or curriculum vitae) is a summary of your skills, experience and education. You would send a CV when applying for advertised job vacancies or when applying ‘speculatively’ to an employer when no vacancy has been advertised

So what information goes on a CV? 1. Personal Details 2. Career Aims or personal profile 3. Educations and qualifications 4. Employment/work experience 5. Achievements 6. Interests and leisure activities 7. Referees

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 1 When an employer is faced with a CV containing spelling mistakes. What percentage said they would reject it straight away? 1% 15 61% %

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 1 When an employer is faced with a CV containing spelling mistakes. What percentage said they would reject it straight away? 61% It is very important you check your CV, and ask someone else to check it. A simple mistake may cost you a job.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 2 Employers were asked what they think of CVs that include large amounts of writing that was contained in the job advert. What did they say? 10% said it 12% said it 41% said they shows they wasted time so would reject it have read the would not like for wasting advert so to read it their time would benefit them

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 2 Employers were asked what they think of CVs that include large amounts of writing that was contained in the job advert. What did they say? 41% said they would reject it for wasting their time It is important a CV addresses the information in the job advert, but you shouldn’t repeat it.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 3 Using an email address is a good way of ensuring a potential employer can contact you. What did employers say about email addresses? 50% would 35% would not 15% said their only offer an consider email address interview if an someone if their must include email address email address their name was on the CV was inappropriate

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 3 Using an email address is a good way of ensuring a potential employer can contact you. What did employers say about email addresses? 35% would not consider https://www.youtube someone if their .com/watch?v=tbcJL email address qWgxTA was inappropriate An appropriate email address should include some variation of your name. But not mention any hobbies or interests.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 4 Many employers like to see a list of skills in a CV. What percentage of employers said they would immediately reject a CV if no list was included? 30 50% 80 % %

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 4 Many employers like to see a list of skills in a CV. What percentage of employers said they would immediately reject a CV if no list was included? 30% 30% is not a huge figure, but it can still make a difference. Including a list of your skills will increase the likelihood of an interview.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 5 As a CV contains a great deal of information, it is important it is presented concisely. What is the ideal number of pages, based on what employers have said? 1 2 3 page pages pages

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 5 As a CV contains a great deal of information it is important it is presented concisely. What is the ideal number of pages, based on what employers have said? 2 pages Any longer and they may stop reading, any shorter and they may think you don’t have enough experience.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 6 20% of employers would immediately reject an applicant if their CV is what? Printed on Written in an Too long decorative unusual font paper

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 6 20% of employers would immediately reject an applicant if their CV is what? Printed on decorativ e paper It should be well presented, but easy to read. It should be printed on white paper, unless there is a specific reason not to do this.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 7 What percentage of employers would reject an applicant if their CV included information on tasks they have completed, without mentioning the results of their work? 45% 16 76 % %

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 7 What percentage of employers would reject an applicant if their CV included information on tasks they have completed, without mentioning the results of their work? 16 % Evidencing the tasks you have completed is very important, but you should also say what positive impact the task had.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 8 13% of employers said they would reject a CV that had what? Numbered Too much Lots of pages information writing with no distinct paragraphs

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 8 13% of employers said they would reject a CV that had what? Lots of writing with no distinct paragraphs Paragraphs ensure the CV is easy to follow. They also show a good use of the English language and the ability to structure your work.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 9 What percentage of employers would reject an applicant if their CV included a photographs? 1% 5% 13 %

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 9 What percentage of employers would reject an applicant if their CV included a photographs? 13 % Some applications specifically ask for a photograph. But if the application form doesn’t require one, don’t put one on it.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 10 What is responsible for eliminating 75% of applicants based on their CV (in some industries)? Applicant An admin A recruitment tracking assistant consultant software

What?: Understand what makes a good CV Question 10 What is responsible for eliminating 75% of applicants based on their CV (in some industries)? Applicant tracking software This is software that is designed to work out whether an applicant meets the criteria for the job. In some industries it is routinely used so there is a chance your application won’t even be seen by a person.

What?: Understand what makes a good CV CV Top Tips… https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=-QikSuQAXbA

What?: Understand what makes a good CV

Find out more • Go to https://app.startprofile.com/ • Create an account • Go to “Employability” then “Work Preparation”

Task • Choose CV Guide and download the CV TEMPLATE at the bottom of the page • Fill in your own details • Send your completed CV to Mrs Percival cpercival@leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk