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Cv Format by lundi(m): 2:59pm On Nov 02, 2006
got how to go about drafting your CV.
Re: Cv Format by Rhodalyn(f): 3:01pm On Nov 02, 2006
jst talk bout yaself, Ur previous jobs, Qualifications, achievements, educatinal background and dem kinda Stuff
Re: Cv Format by diyobdw(f): 3:17pm On Nov 02, 2006
here is some stuff i found online:

Your CV
Target your CV! Your CV is not a comprehensive listing of every single fact about yourself. It should be targeted to a particular type of work or type of employer, stressing the facts that are most relevant to the job you want. If you intend to apply for completely different types of job, you will need to develop more than one CV, each with its own emphasis. In order to successfully target your CV it is essential to know exactly what skills, experience and personal qualities the employer is looking for. If this information has not been provided on the advert or on a person specification you will need to undertake some research to ensure that your CV has the right focus.
GETTING STARTED
There are many different ways to write an effective CV, so don't feel you have to create it in one particular style. Experiment until you are happy that your CV gives the relevant details in a clear and persuasive way.
Some tips on content
• Use positive language and adopt a confident tone.
• As well as listing facts, consider adding some comments and interpretation. For example, in the section on work experience you could add a few lines at the end saying what skills you acquired from your various jobs. This could take the form of a short paragraph or, you could use short phrases - each on a separate line and introduced by an asterisk or a 'bullet point' (.).
• Think about ways that you can make your CV stand out. Avoid bland and overused statements. Instead of "as course rep for my year I developed good communication skills when liaising with academics", try, "as course representative I was required to attend regular meetings with academics to present students' views. I gained confidence in presenting ideas orally, learnt how meetings work and enjoyed participating in the many debates."
• Your most relevant experience/skills should be the most prominent, i.e. on the first page. This will encourage the employer to read on.
• The amount of space you devote to a topic indicates the weight you want the employer to give to it. Use more space if the topic is important. For example, don't take a separate line for each of your GCSEs and then take only a couple of lines for your degree.
• Take care with dates. Make sure every year is accounted for. Employers may think you are hiding something if they see too many gaps.
• You will probably need two pages to give enough information to capture an employer's attention. Don't use any more than that. Use two separate sheets of paper rather than one sheet printed on both sides. Put your name at the top of the second sheet in case the two become separated.

Some tips on layout
• Your CV should look neat and tidy with all the information easy to find. Use headings such as EDUCATION to make it easy for the employer to find the information they are looking for. Most employers will expect a CV to be laid out in a conventional way, but others (particularly those in creative areas of work) might like one that looks more unusual.
• Use CAPITALS and bold print to separate out different sections. Bold print and italics can be useful for highlighting important points. Underlining is probably best avoided as it can give the CV a rather old fashioned look. Don't go overboard with special effects: use them sparingly.
• Use the tab key (rather than the space bar) to indent information to create a neat effect. Placing the dates on the left hand side, with the rest of the information 'tabbed' in an inch or so, is often an effective way of setting the information out neatly and makes the details easy to pick out.
• Use a good quality paper and a printer which produces a clean output. White paper is usually best. Sometimes light shades of other colours can be attractive, but avoid bold or fluorescent colours.

Finally
• Compare your CV with a job description for the work you're applying for. Have you shown you have developed the skills the job needs?
• Remember that a CV should give evidence, from what you have done in the past, that you have the skills to carry out the job to which your CV is targeted.
• Give your CV a final check: - Is it neat and tidy, and pleasant to look at? - Is it clear and logical, so that the information is easy to find?
• Get a friend to look at your CV and give you a second opinion. Arrange to see a Careers Adviser who may be able to suggest improvements.
• Remember that your CV will need a covering letter, to introduce yourself and summarise the main points which you hope will attract the employer. See the leaflet on Covering Letters for further advice
Re: Cv Format by onikunkewu(m): 10:01am On Nov 03, 2006
Thanks diyobdw,that was a very good stuff. keep it up.

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