C.V. Writing...

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C.V Advice

Notes Taken From Writing Genre Unit [19/04/04]

Know the difference between dynamic and static C.V’s

A dynamic C.V. will show you as a person, who can stand out, be different, unique- not following the norms and show you are adaptable to change.

When you see a job advertised, research it. Make a phone call to find out more requirements and adapt your C.V. to suit the job position.

Things to leave off a C.V:

Irrelevant jobs- old or unrelated

Lists of anything!

Hobbies

Criminal Record

Personal details; religion, sex, sexuality, height, weight.

Photograph

C.V. Style

One side of A4

Font 8-10

Put date of birth at the bottom

Name in bold at the top

One paragraph [25-30 words in first person] explaining why you should get the job, your aims and aspirations, who you.

Things to include with your C.V.

Two references:

Give two professionals as reference, including where they work and contact details.

Give your referees a copy of your C.V.

Always send a cover letter [type font 10-12] to help ‘sell’ your C.V.

This must sell your ability to fulfil the job position.

Set up the cover letter as standard:

Dear: Human Resources/ Person’s Name

Reference: What job you are applying for and where you saw it advertised.

1st paragraph: “Further to our conversation/a conversation with one of your colleagues, I am applying for PR assistant in your London Branch

2nd Paragraph: Put emphasis on who you are and what you do. Make this dynamic and give relevant experience, giving examples of what you have done that proves you can do the job.

3rd paragraph: Alternative experience you have within the industry, relevant to that particular job.

4th paragraph: What expectations you have and where you want to go. Promote yourself from experiences, if you have outgrown an old job etc. Be confident about yourself.

5th paragraph: Encourage meetings and phone calls.

End the letter: In anticipation of a favourable response. Yours sincerely or if the letter begins Dear Sir end with Yours faithfully.

Power words and phrases:

Extensive and diverse skills/experience in….

Proficient/competent: back these up with expertise

Established….team player for three years in….

Consistent “I have consistently produced high results”

Implemented “I have implemented new ideas” show the directions in which they went.

Proven track record- time keeping, meeting deadlines, show you are good at something and maintained that standard.

Hype what you have got!

Do NOT:

Put negative words and phases about yourself!

Slang/colloquialism

Add personal or friendly information

Name drop