1. CV Writing Name Date

2. What is the purpose of a CV? A CV is a way for employers to find out a bit about you before inviting you for an interview It needs to be clear, factual and catch their attention when they may be sent dozens of CVs each day It should be personalised and give a flavour of your personality It must include contact details, education, work experience and a personal statement

3. The Words You should carefully select the words you use on a CV Remember ‘less is more’ Keep it focused and avoid woolly phrases like ‘I am good at working in a team’ and ‘ I am a people person’ Use examples wherever possible Use positive words to create impact like ‘dynamic’ and ‘ambitious’ A CV should only be 1 or 2 sides of A4 Use fonts such as Ariel, Times New Roman or Calibri

4. WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT? What key attributes do you think employers might be looking for? Such as someone who is dependable, reliable etc. Spend 10 minutes in pairs discussing what you think employers would like in an employee? Discuss 4

5. WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT? Good communicatorDrive and commitmentMotivationReliabilityEager to learnWork-readyTrustworthyDetermination 5

6. Layout Use a template like this if you have little work experience It is simple, clear and includes all the important information an employer needs

7. Layout Use a template like this if you have some work experience It is gives more opportunity to write about part time jobs you may have had

8. Layout Use a template like this if you have are applying for a more creative role It has key information, but leaves plenty to talk about in an interview It will stand out from other CVs

9. Personal Statement This is the only way you can get your personality across on a CV It needs to be about a paragraph long and include strong, positive words describing your skills and attributes Wherever possible you need to have examples of these skills, so an employer can see how they can relate to their business and the job you are applying for

10. Activity Using the sheet you have been given, choose 10 words that best describe you. Then give an example of when you have shown this skill. You have 5 minutes for this. Then get into pairs or groups and see if you agree with each others choices. You have 5 minutes for this. Homework- show your family or friends your choices and see if they agree or perhaps can add more for you.