Writing your Curriculum Vitae

• A CV is a general summary of information about yourself. It should be informative, easy to follow and understand, honest and professional looking.
• Keep copies and send a new CV with each letter of application you submit. Don't fold your CV several times to fit info a small envelope - remember, you are trying to create a good impression and a crumpled document doesn't look professional.
• Approach referees before including them in your CV
• Update your CV frequently.
• Once you have produced a clearly laid-out CV it will help you when filling in application forms, attending interviews and writing speculative letters.
• If is usual when sending your CV to an employer to send a covering letter. This may be speculative or in response to a job advertisement.

CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Michael Jones Address: 6 River Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WNI INW Telephone No: 01942 123456 Date of Birth: 01-01-84 EDUCATION School Wigan High School, Green Road, Wigan Qualifications English Language C English Literature C Mathematics B Science (Double Award) C Art D History D French D Achievements: Duke of Edinburgh Award, Compact Certificate, Library Prefect Work Experience: Delivering newspapers before and after school for two years Two weeks Project Trident from school at a leisure centre where I helped in the office and worked as part of the team. Interests and Hobbies: Reading, swimming, playing rugby for the school which has helped develop my team work and physical fitness. Referees: Mr J Jones, Headmaster, Wigan High School, Wigan Mr S Shaw, Newsagents, Plank Lane, Wigan.