(EXAMPLE CV)
ADDRESS
Put your Lincoln address here- you do not need to include your family home address
TELEPHONE
(Make sure your email address is not inappropriate! Employers frequently state this as a reason not to look at an application)
Victoria Smith
I am currently studying Journalism at the University of Lincoln. I am seeking part time employment to boost my income and develop my existing skills. I am hardworking, reliable and have good communication skills.
*Use the profile to sell yourself to the employer- make them want to read the rest of your CV!
*CHANGE your profile for each job- think about the skills required for the job and emphasis the relevant skills you have for this. Do not use the same profile for different jobs- a profile stating you have experience in catering when you are applying for a web design position shows the employer a lack of effort in evidencing the skills they are looking for.
EMPLOYMENT
Nov 2008- Sept 2010
Asda, Norwich
Customer Service Assistant
Duties included;
- Serving customers and operating tills
- Providing information and answering customer queries
- General cleaning
This role developed my communication and problem solving skills. I often had to learn new tasks quickly and the fast moving environment taught me to be flexible.
*List your employment history in date order with the most recent first.
*Give a maximum of 3 bullet points to summarise the role (do not use 3 if you can use less)
*If relevant summarise the skills you developed underneath the bullet points- keep this to no more than 2 sentences.
EDUCATION
September 2009- June 2012
University of Lincoln
BA (Hons) Journalism
2005-2009
HewittHigh School, Norwich
A-Levels- History (A), English (B), & Art History (C)
AS-Level-German (C)
GCSEs- English Language (A), English Literature (A), History (A), Maths (A), Religious Education (A), Food Technology (A), French (A), German (A), Science (B).
*List your education history in date order with the most recent first.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Computer literate: regular PC and Internet user and literate in Windows XP, Word and Excel.
- Driving: Holder of a full, clean driving license.
*This area is for additional skills which may be relevant to the role or of interest to the employer.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
- I am a member of the netball team at The University of Lincoln; this has allowed me to meet new people whilst keeping fit and having fun.
- I love visiting new places and enjoy experiencing different cultures.
*Use this area to give your CV some personality- employers are human too so a mutual interest can make you stand out to them!
References
- Available on request
*You need to have 2 references who have given permission for you to use them. However you do not need to provide their details on your CV- just once the employer has asked for them, usually after an interview.