How to write a C.V.
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A presentation designed to help Sixth Formers write their first CV given as one of the careers units of the L6th General Studies programme at Berkhamsted School, Herts, UK
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How to write a C.V.
- 1. How to Write a C.V. Year 12 Friday 5th September 2014 Mark S. Steed, M.A. (Cantab.) M.A. Principal
- 2. What is a C.V.? Curriculum Vitae The Race of Life A C.V. is a summary of your career
- 3. What is the aim of a CV? to get an Interview
- 4. What is the aim of a CV? to get an Interview
- 5. What is a C.V.? A C.V. is a major opportunity • to sell yourself • to impress
- 6. The Rules for Writing a C.V. There are no rules for C.V. writing You can decide what to include and what to omit
- 7. The Rules for Writing a C.V. Any potential employer will need to know: • Full Name • Date of Birth [Age] • Full Address and Post Code • Contact Email • Contact Telephone Number Any potential employer may like to know: • [Clean] Driving Licence
- 8. The Rules for Writing a C.V. Any potential employer will need to know: • Education and Qualifications – School – University – Other • Employment History – Where you have worked
- 9. The Rules for Writing a C.V. C.V.s must be short Never longer than two sides One side is better Don’t write in Sentences List what you have done
- 10. Education: Qualifications • It is usual only to put Secondary Schools and Universities • You don’t have to put your grades on a C.V. if you don’t want to – 8 GCSE passes grades A*- C will do – This may look suspicious, but this will be less of an issue over time • Create a separate section “Other Qualifications” – First Aid, Life Saving, [Clean] Driving Licence – Duke of Edinburgh Awards etc.
- 11. Employment • Most recent [relevant] employment first • Ensure that there are no gaps in your C.V. – these look suspicious [Sacked? In prison?] – It is a legal requirement of CRB checks
- 12. The Rules for Writing a C.V. Don’t lie on your CV • Anything you put on the C.V. is fair game in an interview • You can be sacked if you get the job
- 13. How to Present Yourself “The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.” Sun Tzu The Art of War
- 14. How to Present Yourself How you present yourself will change • depending on what you are applying for • over time – e.g. GCSE results now and in 20 years’ time • Employers will probably want A-level Grades and Degree Class for ever
- 15. How to Present Yourself Everything about the C.V. will say something about you • Content • Priorities – The order of the material • Presentation of the physical piece of paper – Style, Font, Borders, Photograph • Quality of the Paper • Spelling and Punctuation
- 21. First Impressions • Put the most important things at the top – Employers are busy people • C.V.s usually are your life BACKWARDS – Most recent job first – Secondary Education last
- 22. First Impressions Your Goal
- 23. First Impressions Summary of your Qualities/ Achievements Adam Bennington A dynamic and successful business executive, with extensive and comprehensive experience within the finance sector. Employment 2004 – Present Finance Executive, Morgan Stanley, London • Responsible for 15% growth in Private Client revenue • Oversaw the successful take-over and re-branding of Arthur Anderson subsidiary
- 24. Things to consider Writing a C.V. - Starting Create some lists: • Address and Contact Details • Qualifications – Examinations pending • Achievements • Career Ambitions
- 25. Things to consider Writing a C.V. - Photographs • Formal formal but friendly – Neither a holiday snap or a passport photo – It is worth getting them done professionally • Discrimination Issues • At the interview stage photographs help employers match C.V.s to people
- 26. Things to consider Writing a C.V. – Email Addresses • Beware silly email addresses - dizzyblonde@yahoo.com - berkoyob@gmail.com • Use a more formal email address – joebloggs@gmail.com – janebloggs@berkhamstedschool.net
- 27. Things to consider Writing a C.V. – Referees A referee is someone who will write a written reference for you. • References are usually only taken up AFTER a job offer has been made. – You are usually asked by a potential employer if they can contact a referee • You will need 2 or 3 referees – Head of House/Head of Sixth Form/Principal – Current and Previous Employers • Supply full name, address, telephone number and email address
- 28. Writing a C.V. - Need some help? Microsoft Word Template Resume [= C.V.] • Elegant C.V. • Professional C.V. • Contemporary C.V. Word Resume Wizard – File – New – From Template – Other Documents Elegant Berkhamsted Student Template
- 29. LinkedIn
- 30. Now it’s your turn • CV templates from this presentation have already been gmailed to all Year 12 students. • Students can also download the templates from the Careers website – google doc site https://sites.google.com/a/berkhamstedschool.net/ careers/home/cv-clinics-1 • Email it to your house tutor by Monday 3rd November (the first Monday after the half-term holiday)
- 31. CV Workshops – dates for diaries • Tuesday 23rd September • Tuesday 30th September • Tuesday 9th October All sessions 4.30pm – 5.30pm in the Careers Library at Castle. House Tutors will also help you and assist with proof-reading.
- 32. Digital Tattoo
- 35. Who owns your Pictures and Videos? • Facebook has a license to use your content in any way it sees fit, • Facebook can transfer or sub-license its rights over a user’s content to another company or organisation if needed. • Facebook’s license does not end upon the deactivation or deletion of a user’s account, content is only released from this license once all other users that have interacted with the content have also broken their ties with it (for example, a photo or video shared or tagged with a group of friends). See: ‘Facebook terms and conditions: why you don't own your online life’ Daily Telegraph 4th January 2013
- 36. Face-recognition software enables users to identify people in embarrassing photographs.
- 38. • 45% of Employers use Social Networking Sites to research job candidates – 11% plan to implement it in the near future • 35% of Employers who screened found content on Social Networking sites that led them not to hire the candidate – Drunkenness, naked and debauchery Source: Research by Harris Interactive for CareerBuilder.com, August 2009
- 40. Digital Tattoo Facebook Privacy Settings
- 41. Top Tips Facebook Privacy Settings
- 42. Top Tips Personal Information Do not share personal information such as your – full name, – address, – phone numbers, – full date of birth or – passwords with people you meet online.