Constructing your CV
Name
Home address
Home No.:
Mobile No.:
Email:
Nationality
Gender
CAREER OBJECTIVE
This forms your personal profile statement. Keep it short, focused and to the point: e.g. Looking to apply my degree knowledge to cutting-edge construction projects and start a challenging career within your organisation. I believe that my wide knowledge base, strong educational background and good team work experience would become an asset to the industry.
EDUCATION
Degree/Diploma/Certificate and grade (or expected)
Dates you attended
College or University
If relevant, list three or four courses from your degree/diploma/certificate - include any areas of specialisation or final year projects for added strength
A Level/HND subject/s grades
Dates you attended
Sixth form or College
Summarise qualifications - no more detail is expected.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If you have more than one year of full-time work experience you might want to include this before your education history.
Employer and location
Dates you worked there
Job title
Short paragraph about the company and the department/product/area you worked on/with. Then, use bullet points to help the recruiter find key information:
- Start with a success e.g. a situation where you went above and beyond; saved time and money, won an award, or consistently performed at high level. Try to quantify the achievement as much as possible.
- List your job responsibilities the most important first and how it relates to the position you are applying for
- Employers are looking for three main things: Do you have the skills, are you motivated, and do you get along with people? Any experience you have to illustrate these three points need to be included
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS OR SKILLS
- Use this section to boost your application by pointing out some of your biggest successes so far
- If youve recently graduated, put your degree/diploma near the top of this section
- If you won any awards or accolades during your degree, consider including these too
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING COURSES
If you have taken these types of course, list them in this section.
INTERESTS
Provide a very simple list to cover things you do outside of studying or work. Remember to mention achievements and try and relate them to the job you are applying for.
REFERENCES
References available on request
CV EXAMPLE
David Jones
Address
Home No.
Mobile No.
Email
Nationality
Gender
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am a young and energetic college leaver with a strong interest in joining the construction sector, in particular skilled trades. My aim is to find a trainee role through which I can learn and develop the skills I need to make my mark in the industry.
EDUCATION
York College
September 2007 - 2008
GNVQ Intermediate Part One (Bricklaying) Merit
York High School
September 2002 2007
| GCSE: |
Maths |
A |
| Geography |
B |
| Design and Technology |
B |
| Science |
C |
| Citizenship Studies |
C |
| ICT |
C |
WORK EXPERIENCE
High Street Caf, York: Part-time summer work placement. Served customers, cleaned kitchen and caf, and helped to manage cash float.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Hard working and reliable
- Always on time for school
- Good attendance record
- Work well with others
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Willing to train and gain further qualifications
INTERESTS
All sports (especially football and cricket) plus watching movies and listening to music.
REFERENCES
References available on request
