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Your CVCatherine Ivory
February 2013
How long does a recruiter look at your CV?
20 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds?
6 second scan◦ According to survey to completed by The Ladder
Your CV
What is the function of your CV?
To get you an interview
A one-page marketing document
Tells an employer what skills and attitudes you have that are relevant to the job you’re applying for
A little bit about you
Your CV
1. How can I ensure that my CV will be read?
CVs arent ‘read’ they are scanned
Frequently Asked Questions
◦ Bullet points
◦ Headings - Organize your information so that the reader doesn't have to hunt for your skills
◦ Use fonts and text styles consistently – bold, underline, italics, CAPS
◦ White space
◦ Sprinkle industry buzzwords and use fresh, positive language
◦ Leave irrelevant, unnecessary or inappropriate information off your CV
Your CV - Format
Margins – Moderate and adjust to what you need
Alignment ◦ bullet points are all in line◦ use tab key not space bar
Don’t use Images or Pictures
Software compatibility◦ Word or PDF
Your CV - Format
2. I have employment gaps on my CV, what should I do? ◦ Gaps are expected in the current economy◦ Show years rather than months but don’t extend
dates◦ Your course ◦ Interests and hobbies – voluntary work◦ Don’t tell the story on your CV
Frequently Asked Questions
3. How far back should I go with the information I put on my CV?◦ 10 years or last 5 relevant positions◦ If relevant and older than 10 years, taper
information
4. Do I need more than one CV?◦ Yes, yes and yes◦ Construct one cv with all your info and draw
relevant pieces from that each time you need to make an application
Frequently Asked Questions
5. The last job I worked in closed down, I have no referees, what should I do?◦ College ◦ Voluntary work◦ Use LinkedIn to get online references with
colleagues,
Frequently Asked Questions
Structure your CV so it is easy to navigate ◦Headings Personal Details Personal Profile (Optional) Education Further Training Career Summary Professional Memberships Interests and Achievements
Your CV – Content
Personal Details◦ No need to write Curriculum Vitae at the top
◦ Email address is simple and no innuendos
◦ Address (can be a plus if living close by)
◦ Mobile only or mobile and home number
◦ LinkedIn profile http://ie.linkedin.com/in/catherineivory
Your CV – Headings
Personal profile/career objective◦ Focused and succinct
Suggested Words and Phrases
Personal qualities: Self-motivated; creative; innovative; organised; adaptable.
Experience: Proven experience in; substantial experience; background in.
Skills: Management skills; communication skills; problem solving skills; design skills; administrative skills; gained; initiated; developed; managed; coordinated; led; supervised; trained; handled; collaborated; organised.
Personal Strengths: Works well under pressure; eye for detail; good sense of humour; effective; disciplined worker.
Your CV - Headings
Personal profile/career objective
Example:◦ Determined and decisive professional with
excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of commercial awareness. Active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done. Persistent and tenacious; comfortable with demanding targets.
Your CV - Headings
Education◦Higher Level Courses Enter:
Qualification Level Year College/University/PLC
Further Training◦FAS, VEC and others
Your CV - Headings
Career Summary◦ Not work experience! ◦ Reverse chronological order◦ Jobs within 5 years -10 years
Title Company Dates Responsibilities
Past tense for previous jobs, present tense for current position i.e Managed (past) Manage (present)
Work placement and voluntary work◦ Can have its own heading if necessary
Your CV - Headings
Professional Memberships and Associations◦ Registered member of the Teaching Council◦ Member of local Toastmasters group◦ Chairperson of Lusk Tidy Towns committee
Interests and Achievements◦ 1-2 lines◦ Fundraising, hobbies, sporting, etc. ◦ Your interests and achievements might pique the
interest of your interviewer!
Your CV - Headings
Keep your CV highly relevant and concise◦ Jobs◦ Courses◦ Referees – Referees available on request is sufficient
Evolving document◦ Target your CV to a specific job or type of position◦ Change responsibilities, priority, number of, position
titles
Your CV- Headings
Use strong marketing 'power' words in job duties◦ Planned◦ Developed◦ Supervised◦ Created◦ Coordinated
Positive Power words◦ Efficiently coordinated…◦ Effectively managed…
Your CV- Content
Target your cv to each job application
Focus on achievements / contributions◦ What did you do that was different to Joe Bloggs?
Quantify and qualify your achievements – results!◦ Managed team of 20 tradesmen on site◦ 100% success on meeting project deadlines◦ Supervised the construction of a €2m residential
building project
Your CV- Content
Ensure perfect presentation – proofread it!◦ Get a friend to look over it◦ Look out for spellings, incorrect words, dates
Email your cv to [email protected]◦ For feedback and recommendations
Your CV- Content
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669531/how-to-redesign-your-resume-for-a-recruiter-s-6-second-attention-span
http://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/cv-resume-advice/27/what-to-include-in-your-cv
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/careers/employability/successfulapps/profile.html
http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/resume-writing-tips/resume-tips-unemployed/article.aspx
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/CV_FAQs_and_Answers
References
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