Advice_xample_–_Writing_a_CV_letter好.doc

Advice – Writing a CV Your CV must be clear, concise and factual. Key features to include are: Personal Details? List postal address, phone number, mobile number, e-mail address etc.? If you include an e-mail address, make sure you check it regularly.? If you are a student, give both term and home contact details, making it clear when you will be where.? Include your date of birth. Education? List in reverse chronological order ie the most recent first.? Clearly state dates of studentship, place of study and grades achieved.? If you are a recent graduate, include details of any final year or Honours projects.? If you are a recent graduate, include A levels with grades if they are good. For more experienced candidates with ??further academic qualifications, school qualifications need not be included. Employment History? Ensure your employment history can be seen on the first page of your CV, starting with the most recent position.? Detail dates of employment, job title, company and a brief list of duties for each position.? Be specific. For example, list projects undertaken, techniques used, standards worked to and computer ??programmes used.? Ensure all information is clear at a glance. Bullet points can help.? The last five years are the most important. Much less detail is required for your earlier career. Additional Information? This is an excellent way to highlight key skills under headings such as Technical Skills, Computer Literacy, ??Foreign Languages, Driving Licence, Training Courses. If you include Hobbies, give a cross section of true ??interests and be aware of what impression they give of you as a person.. References? Give two employment references if possible. For a recent graduate, one reference from a summer job and one ??from a university tutor would be appropriate.? Include the job title and contact details of your referees.? Contact your referees in advance to obtain their permission. Proof read your CV thoroughly and ask someone