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CV WRITING TASH LEWIS
The Student Guide…
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By the end of the day…
Understand the importance of creating a good CV
Understand employers needs and expectations
Able to complete a C.V. including essential information
Know how to promote him/herself effectively in the interview situation
Recognise the importance of being prepared for a recruitment interview
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Continued…
Review CV and understand employers needs Recognise recruitment interview questions
and responses Identify and respond to complex questions Understand and demonstrate recruitment
interviewee skills Review his/her performance in the role of
interviewee, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the performance and suggest ways to improve technique.
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What is a CV?
Curriculum VitaeCourse of Life
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When to use a CV…
Two main reasons for using a CV Applying for advertised job vacancies,
where the advert specifies "Send a CV...“
Applying ‘speculatively’ to potential employers i.e. when no vacancy has been advertised.
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Important things to think about…
Yourself Skills Knowledge Experience Attributes
The Job Requirements Position Company
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What skills are in demand?
Communication I.T. Awareness Time & Personal
Management Team Work Supervising Flexibility
Commercial Awareness
Financial Awareness
Organising/ Co-ordinating Initiative Problem Solving Promoting /
Influencing
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Personal Profile #1
I am a trustworthy, reliable, fun person looking to work in retail. I can work well in part of a team and also on my own. I have a maths degree which helps when working out finances, and in my spare time I like to go out with my friends.
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Personal profile #2
A confident, articulate, assertive and flexible individual with a professional approach to many things in life. I am an enthusiastic worker in management, facilitating and leading small groups. I enjoy a challenge and am a quick learner with the ability to cope well under pressure.
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Now it is your go…
In small groups create a personal profile for your case study.
After 20 minutes we will have a look at each case study.
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So what information goes in a CV?
1. Personal Details
2. Personal profile
3. Key skills
4. Employment/work experience
5. Education/training
6. Achievements (if relevant to the job)
7. Interests and leisure activities (only if relevant)
8. Referees (Only to bulk up)
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Transferable skills
Transferable skills are those that are gained in one context and can be used in another (at work or elsewhere).
Example:Communication skillsInterpersonal SkillsICTProblem solving skills
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Skills and knowledge #1
an organised approach good communication skills the ability to work well as part of a team computer literacy and good typing skills a good level of English spelling and grammar accuracy and attention to detail good concentration skills the ability to use your own initiative but also
know when matters need to be referred to a supervisor.
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Skills and knowledge #2
excellent spoken and written communication skills
knowledge of relevant legislation and quality control standards
good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work
the ability to prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines
the ability to pay close attention to detail good team working skills.
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Your CV…
What skills do YOU have?
Write down as many skills as you can and how/why you gained them.
Feel free to chat with your peers about what you came up with…..they may recognise that they have those skills too!!!
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Hints and Tips…
1. Check your email address – [email protected]
2. Check spelling and grammar! – 70% of CV’s are rejected due to spelling mistakes!
3. Make sure you have the correct telephone number!
4. Don’t lie.
5. Tailor your CV to suit the job you are applying for.
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Interviews
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlPlO8yg3A&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR1ClCjlAKQ&feature=related
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Thank you for your time.