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Presentation of a CV |
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The way you present a CV says
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imperative that you take the
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any errors. |
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Make your CV simple and as clear
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Your CV should be kept to two
A4 sheets of paper. A clear and logical |
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format simplifies information
for the reader (begin with most current |
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information and work back). |
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Use a combination of headings,
emboldening, underlining, upper and |
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lower case type, and bullet points
to emphasise certain information but |
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stick to a clear typeface. |
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Short, crisp sentences are ideal
with relevant information only. |
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Avoid jargons, abbreviations,
repetitiveness and use plain English. |
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Tailoring your CV to a position
will produce far greater success than |
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producing hundreds of generic
ones. |
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Be honest and accurate - remember
this information is very likely to form |
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the basis of your interview. |
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Accompaniments to a CV |
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A CV should always be accompanied
with a covering letter and |
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be a maximum of one page. |
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Be addressed to a person by name
rather than simply Dear Sir/Madam. |
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State the position you are applying
for and where/when you saw |
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it advertised. |
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Say why you want the job and
what you could offer the prospective |
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employer. |
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Include any additional relevant
information which may not be covered |
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on your CV. |
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State where/how the recipient
can contact you for further information. |
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Finally-end on a positive note! |
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Say that you look forward to
speaking to them in the near future!! |
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Good Luck! |
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