What is a CV for?

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A CV resume is quite simply an 'advert' to sell yourself to an employer. You should send a CV to an employer when they ask for one in a job advert, or when you are enquiring if any jobs are available. So the purpose of your CV is to make you attractive, interesting, worth considering to the company and so receive a job interview.

An employer may have several hundred enquiries about a single job, he or she will only choose a few people who appear suitable for interview. Therefore, your CV must be as good as you can make it.

Candidate Advice

Writing a CV

What is a CV for?
A CV resume is quite simply an 'advert' to sell yourself to an employer.
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General advice
Your CV should be your own, personal, and a little bit different.
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What to include
Name, home address, college address, phone number, email address, date of birth.
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Having a successful job interview

General advice
So you've scheduled a job interview. It's a cool company.
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Questions and answers
The goal of a job interview is to sell yourself.
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Do´s and don´t´s
Do plan to arrive on time or a few minutes early.
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Closing the Interview
If you are interested in the position, let the interviewer know.
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Making a presentation
Presentations are never easy and whilst some people appear to be better at them than others the key is practice and preparation.
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