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8.Set aside time to prepare your CV it cannot be done in just
one evening.
Specific tips per country
United Kingdom
As your CV is a living document it will change according to the
job you are applyingfor. Key points to remember for inclusion
are:
Contact Details: If you are at university don't forget to
include your term time
and home addresses. Under the Equal Opportunities law, your date
of birth,
nationality and marital status are optional.
Education: Space on your CV is precious; don't waste it by
listing all your
school grades. Simply highlight those most relevant to the
position you are
applying for. Your degree or post graduate qualification is
likely to be your
most important educational achievement so allocate due weight in
amount ofspace on the page
Work Experience: Take space to highlight your achievements in
previous roles,
as opposed to your daily routine.
Skills: You need to read between the lines and match your skills
to those
required by the employer. Languages and computer literacy are
becoming
increasingly important in all aspects of recruitment, but be
wary of
exaggerating your proficiency; it is likely you will be asked
about it at
interview.
Interests and activities: Demonstrate you are a sociable and
team player.
Expand a little upon what benefits you gain from your
interests.
References: Usually one academic and one employment
reference.
Insider tips:
The successful graduate will have been able to demonstrate not
only his or her
academic ability and a grade 2:1 continues to be the common
screening
benchmark but also knowledge of the work that he or she is
applying for.
Candidates also need to supply evidence that they have acquired
and used,
ideally in work experience of some kind, relevant skills, in
particular
analytical, interpersonal, communicational and organizational
skills. The less
tangible qualities of drive and determination, business
awareness and success
orientation are also important, alongside the more measurable
numeric and IT
skills. One (or more) foreign languages often feature as a
desirable attribute in
job advertisements.
ACTION VERBS to be used in completing CV
FORMULATED, ORGANISED, ANALYZED, IMPLEMENTED, PLANNED,
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COMPLETED, INTRODUCED,
PROPOSED, COORDINATED, INCREASED, RESEARCHED, DESIGNED,
INITIATED, RECOMMENDED, DEVELOPED, INSTALLED, SOLVED,
EVALUATED, MANAGED, TRANSFORMED, VERIFIED.
