a pdf and word format document which level 1 students can use as an examplar or template for their CV. Also includes links to example CVs and sites which help of creating CV

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No more than two pages of A4, use tab key to align typing.  A CV is a marketing document, it should inform through evidence and persuade an employer to see you - make sure it is easy to read and has visual impact.  Tom Jones  Term Time:      Vacation:   (Only include both if you feel it helps, eg for vacation work) House number and street    House number and street District      District Town       Town Post code      Post code Tel number (who will answer?)   Tel number  E-mail:  (make sure it’s sensible)   Work permit status (optional)   PROFILE   (or CAREER OBJECTIVE)  (optional, this information could form part of your covering letter) Two or three sentences maximum about you (and what your objectives and ambitions are).  Key points that summarise YOU – skills, knowledge and experience (not exact details that comes later).  You can say you are proficient in xxxxx, experienced in xxxxxxxxx, within a framework of the kind of person you are (team player, personable, enjoy a challenge, a self starter etc).   What you say here has to be backed up by what is in the body of this CV.  EDUCATION  2009 –    University of Southampton    BSc Degree Name, predicted grade Summarise key areas of study, emphasising any particular areas of interest and projects.  You are a specialist and you want this to come across.  9999 – 9999  School/college name    A levels with grades  9999 – 9999   School name XX GCSEs grade y –z, including English - k and Maths – l   RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Dates If possible highlight any computing work you have by having a separate section for it.  Include all you can, voluntary or paid.   If they are relevant to the job you are seeking, it is sensible to include details of all computing languages, skills, computing experiences you have gained on the front page, linking them to your degree, your work experience or using a separate heading.  No more than two pages of A4, use tab key to align typing.  A CV is a marketing document, it should inform through evidence and persuade an employer to see you - make sure it is easy to read and has visual impact. Make sure page split is between items.     OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE    (most recent first)  Dates   Company name, town Brief description of job including role, responsibilities, focus on skills learned, not just duties.  Can use bullet points and action words, eg: • Prepared, organised, developed • Participated in • Responsible for • Introduced, co-operated with  Dates   Company name, town Try to emphasise different points for each role to avoid repetition.   • Time management • Customer care  You can adapt the titles of these sections to fit your mix of skills, achievements, responsibilities, activities, interests.  SKILLS (it’s helpful to include an indication of competency)  IT skills: An alternative location for your computing skills, specialist knowledge, etc.  Include basics such as Microsoft Office.   Teamwork (or Communication, Leadership, etc): can be covered as separate headings or worked into work experience, interests, positions of responsibility, etc.  Any other headings you would like to include, eg:  Languages:  Competent Spanish, basic conversational French  Driving Licence   INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS  (Sports, Clubs, DofE, Gap Year, etc.)    Use this section to include items not covered elsewhere which demonstrate the kind of person you are.  Show roles, responsibilities, skills, enthusiasm, commitment, events organised, challenges  - not just a list.  REFERENCES Two referees, one academic tutor and one work experience or personal if you have not done any work experience.  Get permission and keep them informed about your aims and progress.  If no space, ‘Referees available on request’. 

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