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Get your CV into Shape. Ginny C olwell. Curriculum Vitae or Resume. A marketing document; You are marketing yourself!.
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Get your CV into Shape Ginny Colwell
Curriculum Vitae or Resume • A marketing document; You are marketing yourself! ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
The purpose of a cv is……. ------to get you shortlisted! ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
No one best way --- -- but some basic principles • How long should it be? ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
CV • Get the basics right- type, spelling, grammar etc • Is it easy to read? • Adapt it to individual jobs • Ensure you meet the personal spec • Emphasise achievements ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Name and contact details • Full name • Address • Telephone number • E-mail ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Short overall summary of skills/ experience • I am a Staff Nurse with 5 years experience on an acute medical ward. During this time I have been the link nurse for infection control and have reduced the infection rate on the ward by 50% ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
CV- Content • List experience/jobs- current one first - From when to when- accurate- explain gaps - Organisation - Job title - Key functions- not the JD ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Key achievements • Change emphasis as appropriate • STAR-Situation/Task/Action/Result • Use positive action words such as developed, planned, led, organised • Relate to the skills/personal spec ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Other Sections • Educational qualifications/Training • Publications • Scholarships • Referees- relevant, contact details ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Personal information • Other relevant skills/hobbies/interests? i.e. I have run a Brownie pack for six years Captain a netball team I run marathons! Make It Snappy Google cv- there’s lots of information out there! ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Covering statement/letter Demonstrates your; writing style/personal touch • Emphasis on key facts • Show enthusiasm and suitability- your USPs • Use their language/key words • Reference the job you are applying for! ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
If it’s for a specific job… Read everything! • Job advert • Job description/personal specification- do you meet it? • Any information they supply • Organisation website- external reports • Google people- they may google you! Do you want the job? ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Take up any offers • Do they offer informal chats/visits? • Prepare before--- this is part of the selection process • Think- if I was appointing to this job what would I be looking for? Meet the deadlines ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Get ready for the Interview Good Luck! Any questions/suggestions? ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk