How to write a CV

Winchcombe School - 26th May 2022

Tips

Table of contents

What is a CV?

CV Content

Your Turn!

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Useful tips and tricks

And what's it for?

How to write your CV

Write your own CV

What is a CV?

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What is a CV?

Your Skills

An Advert for You

Your Story

Experience

What are you good at and what you know about

Reasons why you are great!

Who you are, and what you'd like to do next

What you've done & your achievements

Apprenticeship

Job

University

You need a CV to apply for...

... as will apprenticeship schemes.

Most jobs will require a CV when you apply...

Just a personal statement is needed to apply to Uni, but it should talk about the same things as your CV

What to write in a CV

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CV Content

Contact Details

• Your plans & interests
• Summary of skills & experience
• Show your enthusiasm!

Personal Statement

Education

• The name of your school
• Dates
• Subjects and grades

Example from prospects.ac.uk

CV Content

Work Experience

• Where you worked & when
• Your responsibilities
• Did you work in a team or by yourself?
• Achievements
• Skills you used
• Stand out by talking about:
•     Using your initiative
•     Leadership roles (even if temporary)

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• Bullet points are fine – keep it clear and concise

CV Content

• Volunteering
• Sporting achievements
• Guides/Scouts
• Anything else!

Extra-curricular Activities

References

• Names of people who can vouch for you
• E.g. Head of Year, or an old boss

Tips

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Tips

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LinkedIn

Portfolio

Covering Letter

And also...

The professional social network. Your profile here is an online version of your CV.  Also a good place to follow people in your chosen field and learn about the work.

If you work in a creative profession, you will also create a portfolio to show off your work.

Some jobs will expect a covering letter when you apply. This is like a longer version of your personal statement, and should be  written specifically for the job/company.

Your turn!

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What to include

Your school with dates.

Subjects and grades.

Interesting projects/coursework.

Where you worked and when.

Your responsibilities.

Skills used, and achievements.

Contact Info

Education

Work Experience

Volunteering

Sports & Clubs

Awards & Achievements

Personal Statement

Extra-Curricular

References

What you're doing now, and your career plan.

Summary of skills.

"Available on request"

Skills Summary

Optional – list of your skills such as languages your speak or tools/software you can use.

Thanks!

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