Personal Profile/Personal Attributes
Create 5-7 descriptive bullet-point phrases that describe your strengths and attributes.
These statements should also reflect the personal qualities that the employer seeks.
Keep the statements simple and clear; one line for each statement.
Use a consistent format and readable typeface; use professional, concise, intelligent language.
Use good, appropriate punctuation; semi-colons are effective for joining word-strings.
Ensure you can provide an example (at interview) for every statement you make on your CV.
Examples and guidance for this section at www.businessballs.com/curriculum.htm
Experience/Specialisms/Strengths
Create 5-7 professional statements which explain your experience/specialisms/strengths.
Think about what the employer is seeking and try to match these requirements.
Your statements here should be examples/evidence of how you fit the needs of the job.
Statements can describe experience, skills, strengths, knowledge, style, attitude, etc.
Examples and guidance for this section at www.businessballs.com/curriculum.htm
Achievements
Create 3-7 professional statements which describe your achievements.
Show achievements that best illustrate your capabilities relevant to the needs of the new job.
Show achievements which demonstrate that you could 'make a difference ' relevantly in the job.
Achievements need not be work-related, especially for young people with little work history.
Importantly, give scale, facts, figures to your achievements - be concise and specific.
Guidance for this section at www.businessballs.com/curriculum.htm
Career History
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Education and
References: are available on request.