2. About TPP 16+ years experience with large variety of
charities All of our consultants are sector specialists Large
network of potential employers Shared values with the third sector
Cover all types of charity role, all levels of staff, permanent,
contract & temporary vacancies
3. Why spend time on your CV? Need to sell your skills and
experience make you look your best Employers get hundreds of
applications (especially for entry-level roles) Employers dont have
much time be concise
4. What goes on a CV? Contact details Personal statement
(optional) Key skills (optional) Employment history Education and
qualifications Additional information References
5. Contact Details Full name Address (home) Telephone number
(home and mobile) Email address (personal but professional)
[email protected] Dont give work contact details Dont include a
photo
6. Personal Statement Tailor to each application Summary of
your skills and experience Keep it short - couple of paragraphs
Dont repeat cover letter / supporting statement Include three
things: Who you are What you can contribute Your career aim
7. Personal Statement
8. What is a key skill? enthusiasm communication Raisers Edge
teamwork budget management campaign management managing agencies
ambitious problem solving organisation work under pressure
proactive honest principled fast learner
9. Key skills Pull out requirements from job description Give
evidence to demonstrate each skill
10. Employment history Probably of most interest to employers
Most recent first List duties and responsibilities Give measurable
achievements where possible Include voluntary experience Do not lie
or exaggerate will be found out at interview
11. Education & Qualifications Most recent first Give full
titles of course/qualification and dates State if incomplete or
ongoing List anything relevant World pie-eating champion 2010 If
overseas qualification, check UK equivalent
12. Additional Information Any other useful information, eg
Languages IT skills or software used Hobbies and interests Personal
achievements Voluntary/charity work Include level of
proficiency
13. References Can write references available on request Will
need at least two Choose recent but good referees Get permission
before using their name
14. Presentation Clear, uncluttered and professional Formatting
consistent throughout Avoid long paragraphs use bullets instead Use
headings, sub-headings and bold to make important info stand out
Dont use unusual fonts or colours Dont use tables or tabs
Proofread! Dont rely on auto spellcheck
15. Most Common Errors Mistakes in spelling and grammar I speak
fluent English and Spinach Long sentences and too much irrelevant
detail Lack of specifics (roles, dates, achievements) Incorrect
contact info Lack of tailoring to role (check CV filename)
GenericCV2013.doc
16. Most Common Errors Over-formatting with images, fancy fonts
etc
17. Cover Letters / Supporting Statements Whats the difference?
Similar content, but supporting statement should be specified and
guided Chance to demonstrate your personality and passion
18. Cover Letters / Supporting Statements Dont repeat CV Must
be tailored to each application Follow any guidelines given! Match
each point of job description / person specification
19. Cover Letters / Supporting Statements First and last lines
must give a good impression Introduce yourself Talk about the
organisation and their mission and how you can contribute Provide
evidence for your skills Keep it short and break up copy
20. Getting the most from your internship Do a good job! The
more you give, the more you get Ask for feedback Learn from your
co-workers Ask for advice Build your knowledge of different areas
Volunteer Ask for a testimonial for your CV or LinkedIn