2. In what ways is a CV
different from an application form?
3. What are the most common
mistakes people make in compiling a CV?
4. Focus on your skills
and not your job titles
5. Discuss your findings
with someone who knows you well. How do
they rate you?
6. Review your achievements
in relation to work, leisure and the home.
7. Which has given you most satisfaction
overall?
8. Write down your skills
and achievements on a piece of paper,
or in a word document so you can refer
to them quickly
9. Are they any skills
areas you would like to have been more
proficient in?
10. What steps can you take to improve
these skills?
11. Whichever layout you
decide on, make sure your CV is clear
and easy to read.
12. Compile your Personal
Profile- a summary of your main selling
points.
13. Complete your career
history exercise and identify your skills
and achievements.
14. Assess which of your
hobbies and interests to include in your
CV
15. Identify any training
courses completed and locate relevant
certificates if applicable.
16. Consider whom to approach
to act as a referee if required.
17. It may be appropriate
to have more than one version of your
CV
18. Different styles of
CV are useful to have, depending on your
circumstances and objectives.
19. Your CV must look
good and be easy to read
20. We can tailor our
CV to a particular job in order to draw
attention to relevant skills and experience.
21. Jargon should only be used when we
know the reader will understand it.
