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An introduction to CV and Covering letter writing Lisa Masters A Generalist Agency with a specialist feel • • • • • • Administration Secretarial Reception Sales & Marketing HR Apprenticeships • • • • • • Engineering Logistics & Distribution Business Development Telesales Management Social Media & Graphic Design Based in Newport Pagnell we have been trading for over 19 years Sheelagh Lisa Sandra Charley Why do you need a CV? It is the first opportunity you have to show an employer who you are It is your chance to get your skills, experience and personality across It is your chance to demonstrate why you are suitable for the role It is an opportunity to promote yourself to companies that may not be advertising a role It is a good way of keeping track of your work history What Should you include? Name, address and up to date contact details such as mobile phone number and email Personal profile – always in the first person Work experience starting with the most recent first – remember any work that you have done either paid or unpaid is relevant Skills – list level of competency in areas such as ICT and Languages Education – include any predicted grades if you have not yet taken the exams Interests – keep these to a minimum and be relevant References – available on request What Should you NOT include? A photo of yourself, date of birth or your religion Over complicated text boxes and graphics Lengthy explanations about how a role ended Personal opinions or comments An over – tailored personal profile Bad spelling or grammar Example of a bad CV Jane Smith 2 long Lane Milton keyynes Bucks [email protected] Summary / personal profile I really want to work in retail as I love clothes. Jane is reliable, hard working and has a good attension to detail. I seek new responsibilities use iniative & an self – sufficient. Possess a strong ability to perform effectively. Experience aPRIL-2016 to June 2016 Tesco Milton Keynes • Shelf stacking • Helping customers Tidying up store Left befcause I didn’t like my manager May15 – Dec2015 River Island Milton Keynes Putting out stock • Using the till • Helping customers • Pay was too low Qualifications / skills Maths C English b Biollogy B I am good on computors Interests / hobbies I really like shopping and going out with friends. I also play a lot of sport. Monday & Wednesday evenings and every Saturday I play netball. Tuesdays I play hockey and every other Sunday I go fishing. I also need every 3rd Thursday off as I belong to a diving club and have to travel to the coast. Example of a good CV David Jones 21 Rose Close Wellingborough Northants NN25 6FP 01536-399234 07504707293 [email protected] I am a highly committed, professional and organised individual. I pride myself on being a reliable and determined character. I work well as part of a team or on own initiative and unsupervised. I enjoy taking on new challenges and am seeking a role within a busy, collaborative environment. Experience March 2014 – Present Engineering Company Service Administrator Duties include processing Engineers Job sheets Raising Invoices Reception Duties including answering all incoming calls Sending quotations Sending out Service Contracts Speaking with Engineers on a daily basis February 2013 – March 2014 Various short term temporary roles, including Customer Service and Sales Order Processing duties September 2008 – February 2013 Rolled Alloys Quality Administrator Dealing with enquires by phone & email Carry out Quality checks on Customers Purchase Orders Processing Invoices Liaising with Transport department on delivery requirements Qualifications / skills Education: 1989 - 1996 – Milton Keynes Primary School 1996 - 2001 – Milton Keynes Secondary School 2001 - 2005 – Milton Keynes College GCSE Subjects: English literature English Language Mathematics Science Design & Tech (C) (C) (C) (D) (C) Interests / hobbies Playing Sports Travel Cooking for friends Covering Letters – Tips for success • They should be well laid out • Have good spelling and grammar • Ideally be addressed to a person or failing that you can use Dear Sirs • Inform the employer where you saw the advertisement • Briefly list any relevant work experience • Highlight the skills and qualities you can bring to this job • Indicate when you would be available for an interview • Contain your name, address and contact details And finally be bold – you have nothing to lose!
