Find out more about which personal details you should include.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Your personal statement is perhaps the single most important part of you CV. Get it wrong and your chances of being invited to interview are drastically reduced.
Its aim is to highlight your professional attributes and goals, emphasising why they should continue reading the rest of your CV. Find out how to write the perfect personal statement.
EMPLOYMENT
Job Title | Company Name | www.examplelink.co.uk
Location | Dates of Employment
You should give your reader a brief introduction to what the company does and explain a bit about the responsibilities your role covered. Find out more about the employment history section of your CV.
Key Achievements:
• Provide a list of the key achievements you have made in your job • Try to show evidence such as percentage increases or financial figures • Provide enough information to entice your potential employers to call you • Always keep examples relevant to the role you are applying for • Find out more about how to identify your achievements.
Job Title | Company Name | www.examplelink.co.uk
Location | Dates of Employment
For older jobs you should keep the details slightly shorter, only offering information that will help you reach the next stage in your career.
Key Achievements:
• Try to avoid cliché phrases that don’t differentiate you as a job candidate • Always tailor your CV for each job application so it matches the requirements • If something isn’t relevant, don’t be scared to leave it out • Sometimes, less is more
Job Title | Company Name | www.examplelink.co.uk
Location | Dates of Employment
If you don’t currently have much work experience, consider the alternative ways of displaying your employment history.
Key Achievements:
• Avoid abbreviations
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