Curriculum Vitae How to write a CV

When should you use a CV?

How long should a CV be?

What information should a CV include?

What makes a good CV?

at Interviews to read while waiting to be called in

for phone applications -How long should a CV be? Short not longer than two pages

Euro pass

There is not one way to do it

It depends on the Company

Date of Birth ( is not essential because of age discrimination law) if better with age

Address

Email-address ( a sensible one)

Telephone number ( with area code)

Picture just if required

if you don't have any work experience yet start with education and list part-time or summer jobs or voluntary work

if you have a lot, choose the ones relating the most to the job you are applying for but do not overlook some which do not seem relating but are good like time spend aboard

Give address of Company and the time spend there and your tasks in the company

don't leave gaps

concentrate on the important

including the degree, university or school and grades

Including the I SCED (International Standard Classification of Education) and a national corresponding degree What information should a CV include? ISCED 0 Early childhood education 1 Primary 2 Lower secondary 3 Upper secondary 4 Post-secondary non-tertiary 5 Short-cycle tertiary 6 Bachelor or equivalent 7 Master or equivalent 8 Doctoral or equivalent

Computer Skills

Social Skills

Technical Skills

Organisational Skills

Artistic Skills

easy to read

logical ordered

writing not to small or to big

avoid writing whole sentences and if just short sentences

no spelling or grammar mistakes !!!!!!

should suit the post you are applying for

do not split a heading from the rest

be positive

be honest

Thank you for your attention I hope this presentation has helped you. For questions we will have time later in small groups.