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This document provides tips for preparing an effective CV. It recommends that a CV be targeted to a specific career area, clearly laid out, informative yet concise, and free of spelling errors. A graduate CV should be two pages maximum, with the first page focusing on career history and the second on well-rounded experiences and character. When applying for jobs, your CV will be quickly scanned, so your top three selling points should be prominently displayed and elaborated on. An effective CV includes personal details, a personal profile tailored to the specific job, career history, education, references, and explains any gaps or decisions in a positive yet uncomplicated manner.
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If you are looking for a perfect page to build your resume , Congratulations! You are in the right place .This PPT enables you to frame a structured and professional resume considering today's expectations in the resume.
cover_letter.ppt
The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter. It should be 1 page and include a heading with contact information, an introduction that catches the reader's interest and highlights relevant qualifications, a body with 2-3 paragraphs describing experiences and skills related to the job, and a closing that requests an interview. The letter should be addressed to a specific person, prove the writer's qualifications through concrete examples, and demonstrate what makes them stand out among applicants.
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Preparing a cv
- 1. Preparing YOUR CV David Jepson Jepson Holt
- 2. There is no perfect standard CV • Must be targeted to specific job/career area • Clearly laid out • Informative, but concise • SPELLING (American spelling)
- 3. A graduate CV should be two pages long. • Career history one page • Second page to show you as a well rounded individual. • A CV provides a first impression of not just your work experience, but also your character.
- 4. Sales technique is to pick out your three best selling points. CV’s will be scanned, especially at graduate level. Your selling points should be clearly identifiable and elaborated on.
- 5. A CV should contain • Personal details – Name, Contact details, Professional Social Media presence • A personal profile • Career history – recent job first • Education/Qualifications • References
- 6. Personal Profile • Often a very good selling opportunity wasted • Tailored toward the job you are applying for • Give an impression • Be positive
- 7. • Explain any big decisions you have made in your career, DO NOT justify. • The same applies to any time gaps in your CV
- 8. Layout & Presentation • Be Concise – appetiser, not the main course • Be positive, without over promising • Sweet spot – upper middle of the first page
- 9. Applications • Targeted – specific vacancy • Speculative Law firms will create positions, think about your selling points. • Cover letter
- 10. Cover letter • Always have one! • Body of an email • Platform to sell your unique skills and explain why you are contacting the recruiter • Short concise paragraphs • Understand what your employers look for