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Compose a CV for your Job in Stratford upon Avon

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You can never underestimate the power of a well written and properly formatted CV to make that impression on your prospective employer when applying for that all important Job and getting that interview in Stratford upon Avon.

So here a few tips and pointers to do just that.

1. Make sure that your CV is well written with no spelling or grammar mistakes.

2. You got to make sure that your CV stands out from the crowd so within the body of the CV make sure it reflects your skills,strenghts,achievements,and past and present experiences.

3. Beneath your name ADD a Profile of yourself that basically "Sells you" therefore encouraging the reader to find out more!

4. Remember your CV must be factual and concise.

5.Dont make the CV too long ideally no longer than 2 pages and make sure it is properly formatted and presented.

So what’s the Best Format for your CV well read on!

1. Profile:

Your Name should be in BOLD letters: Make this paragraph as interesting as possible by highlighting your key skills and your personality plus key roles you have been successful in so far and how this may benefit the role or Job you are seeking.

2. Employment History:

Start respectively with your current Job or your most recent one and place in order.

3. Employment Dates:

State the company names the Job title and duties and responsibilities both current and of recent employment. List all your Job Duties in the Bullet Format for clarification and as detailed as possible, avoid any fancy jargon. Also in this section include any achievements you have made and try to emphasise these in financial terms.

4. Education and Qualifications:

Always begin with your most recent qualifications and where you gained them including what grades were attained there is no need to go all the way back to Primary School.

5. Skills:

This all depends on what sort of Job you are applying for but its always a good idea to list all necessary skills you have attained for example PC literacy etc.

6. Interests:

General interests always make a good talking point and give the interviewer the opportunity to find out more about you include any voluntary work you may have been involved in.

7. Referees;

Include the Names of any referees there Job title the company they work for and contact details.

Remember to Proof read your CV and be honest and positive and sell yourself a well written CV is always a positive start to securing that Job interview. 

 

 


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