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 1
Jonathan Doe
Address
Home No.
Mobile No.
Email
Nationality
Gender
RECENT GRADUATE (BSc Electrical Engineering)
CAREER OBJECTIVE
With a strong educational background, I am skilled at investigating, analysing and evaluating information as well as working under pressure. Having achieved my academic objectives, Im looking to start a challenging career with a high profile company and ultimately, help to create the next generation of world class buildings.
EDUCATION
Electrical Engineering
Cardiff University
September 2004 2007
I have just completed a three year electrical engineering course, attaining a 2:1 BSc honours degree. We have completed several large projects including the building of a working robot which could perform over eighteen separate functions. My role within the building of this project was to design and manufacture the electrical circuit boards.
Cardiff High School
September 1997 2004
| A Level: |
Maths |
B |
| Economics |
C |
| Chemistry |
B |
| |
| GCSE: |
Maths |
A |
| French |
C |
| Geography |
B |
| Chemistry |
B |
| Physics |
A |
| English |
B |
| Economics |
B |
| German |
C |
WORK EXPERIENCE
Joe Bloggs Ltd, Cardiff
2004 - 2007
Summer work placement
Work placement with a Building Services Engineering firm responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of a variety of systems in new and existing buildings.
- Dealing efficiently with others, such as architects, construction managers, civil engineers and builders
- Assisted team with report writing and data capture
- Visited numerous sites to get hands on experience of project activity
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS OR SKILLS
- Head of Year for three years running at school - my final year tutor recommended me for a place at Cardiff University
- At Cardiff University, I was the editor of the university magazine and held responsibility for managing the monthly and annual budgets
- During the summer holidays, I worked with local Building Services contractor Joe Bloggs Ltd to gain experience in the field prior to graduating
- As part of this ongoing work placement, I gained a basic knowledge of engineering principles, vital technical skills and improved team working and communication
INTERESTS
Traveling, sports (football, rugby, mountain biking and golf), watching movies and raising money for charity via sponsored activities such as hiking, biking and swimming.
REFERENCES
References available on request
