Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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1 Curriculum Vitae (CV) When you apply for a job in writing your aim is to persuade the employer to invite you for an interview. The CV is a useful marketing tool as it gives an employer clear information about your qualifications and work experience at a glance. You can use a CV when applying for: Employment (full and part-time) Temporary jobs Summer jobs Voluntary work Some employers ask you to respond to an advertisement for a job with a CV and covering letter in place of an application form. A CV is also useful when making a speculative approach to an employer. There are no strict rules about what should be covered, but as a general guide, your CV needs to include: Your name (in full). Your address (including postcode). Your telephone number (including area code) and/or your mobile number Your date of birth. A personal profile: a couple of sentences describing yourself that helps the employer to form a clearer picture of you and your skills and strengths. Education: list schools and colleges attended (list the most recent first). Examinations: list all the exams you have taken and all the grades you have achieved or expect to achieve, with dates. Work experience: include any weekend, evening or holiday jobs, including helping out in a business owned by family or friends. Add work experience undertaken at school whatever it was it demonstrates you are familiar with the work environment, instructions and behaving responsibly. Any voluntary work should also be listed. Personal details: these can include your interests and hobbies which you may be asked to discuss at interview (but don t feel tempted to exaggerate your skills and glamorise your hobbies!). References: include an academic reference from school or college and one character reference. You should not ask a member of your family to write you a reference. Ask those concerned before you include their names. TIPS Have your CV typed or word-processed, if possible. Use good quality plain A4 paper. Keep your CV up to date. Always keep a copy of our CV for your own reference.

2 Name: SYED AKHTAR Address: 16 Lloyd George Crescent, Longsight, Manchester, M13 4DD Telephone: Date of Birth: 12 th February 1979 Personal Profile I am a young and energetic sales assistant with two years experience in a large computer retail store. I am an effective communicator with strong customer care skills and a successful sales record. During the past two years I have twice won the regional Sales Assistant of the Month award for exceeding sales targets and for receiving positive customer feedback. I have an excellent knowledge of current entertainment software, particularly computer games. For the last six months I have been acting team leader in the computer games software section, responsible for organising and supervising the work of two part-time members of staff and one trainee. During this period the section has increased sales by thirty per cent. Qualifications NVQ 3 in Retailing GNVQ Advanced Information Technology (Pass) GCSEs in English (C), Maths (C), Science (C), Computer Studies (B), French (D), and History (D) Education Crumpsall College of Further Education: Vale Comprehensive School: Employment and Work Experience September 1997 to present: Modem World, Cheetham Shopping Mall First year as trainee with two months each in hardware sales, software sales, technical support, customer service and customer accounts departments. Second year as sales assistant in software sales. Last six months as acting team leader for computer games section. November 1995 to August 1997: FW Woolworth, High Street, Cheetham Part-time sales assistant on music counter. January 1997: PC Electronics, Monsall Industrial Estate Two weeks work experience in quality control department. Other Interests American Football Rock climbing Play drums in a band References Mr J. Doyle (Head of IT Department) Crumpsall College of Further Education Hanover Street Crumpsall Manchester, M8 2QQ Mrs B. Smith FW Woolworth & Son High Street, Cheetham Manchester, M8 4MP

3 NAME: ADDRESS: ANILA PARVEEN 12 Heald Close, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 2XX TELEPHONE: DATE OF BIRTH: 10 th March 1984 EDUCATION: Vale Comprehensive School QUALIFICATIONS: June 2000 GNVQ Intermediate Part One Merit (Hospitality and Catering) June 2000 GCSE Mathematics Grade D GCSE English Grade C GCSE Science (Single Award) Grade D GCSE Religious Studies Grade E WORK July 1999 Nice n Tasty Café, Pearl Street, Cheetham Hill: EXPERIENCE: two week s work experience. Prepared vegetarian food, served customers and cleaned kitchen and café Member of the School Functions Catering Team Helped the Home Economics teacher prepare and serve food and drink for Parents Evenings and Governors meetings for two years. SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES: INTERESTS: OTHER INFORMATION: REFEREES: Hard working and reliable Always on time for school Good attendance record Cheerful and work well with others Keen and enthusiastic Genuine interest in catering Some basic food preparation skills from GNVQ course Willing to train and gain further qualifications Netball Music Yoga St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate Miss G. Williams Head of Home Economics Vale Comprehensive School Crumpsall Manchester, M8 7WW Mr S. Morgan Nice n Tasty Café Pearl Street Cheetham Hill Manchester, M8 9CC

4 Stephanie Simpson 25 West Crescent Monsall Manchester, M6 2YT (0161) A hard working and highly motivated school leaver with a friendly and outgoing personality. Reliable and conscientious. Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. This has been demonstrated both through work experience at a local garage and in a holiday job at a supermarket. EDUCATION: Monsall Community School QUALIFICAITONS: Subject Qualification Grade/Level Date English Language GCSE D 2007 Maths GCSE C 2007 Double Science GCSE C/C 2007 French GCSE D 2007 History GCSE E 2007 Design & Technology GCSE B 2007 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair NVQ 1 Achieved 2007 WORK EXPERIENCE: July 2007 January June 2007 June 2006 Full time customer service operative Safehands Supermarket. Duties: customer care, handling cash, stock rotation. Saturday job: customer service operative Safehands Supermarket. Duties: customer care, handling cash, stock rotation. School work experience: Morris MOT Centre. Opportunities: observe and assist motor mechanic. PERSONAL DETAILS: Date of Birth Interests and Hobbies Swimming for Anywhere Swimming club, listening to music, reading horror books. I was also patrol leader in the Guides and regularly help my dad restore his Ford Capri. REFERENCES: Mr J. Brown Headteacher Monsall Community School Oak Road Manchester M12 4ZZ Mrs B. Smith Manager Safehands Supermarket 2 The Grove Manchester M15 9BB

5 Name: Address: Telephone: Date of Birth: Personal Profile Qualifications Education Employment and Work Experience Other Interests References

6 NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: DATE OF BIRTH: EDUCATION: QUALIFICATIONS: WORK EXPERIENCE: SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES: INTERESTS: OTHER INFORMATION: REFEREES: