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The 'Designer' Work Based CV

Using boxes to separate the various section of the CV, this template allows you to add a bit of style to your application, whilst still retaining a professional look.


Your Name email@address.co.uk 07712 345678 99 Example Street, Example Town, EX4 3PL 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, summarising why someone should consider your application. Find out how to write the perfect personal statement. EMPLOYMENT Job Title Company Name 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: o o o Provide a list of the key achievements you have made in your job Try to show evidence such as percentage increases or financial figures Always keep examples relevant to the role you are applying for Find out more about how to identify your achievements. o Job Title Company Name 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: o o 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 Job Title Company Name Location Dates of employment If you don’t currently have much work experience, consider the alternative ways of displaying your employment history. Key Achievements: o o Avoid abbreviations that may not be known to your potential employers Always remember to get your CV checked by at least two people CV Templates CV Templates EDUCATION Professional Body Location Course Title, Grade Professional Body Location Course Title, Grade Professional Body Location Course Title, Grade If you have gained any qualifications specific to your industry be sure to list these first. Employers can then clearly see that you have the knowledge and ability to take on the role. Find out more about the education section of your CV University Name Location Course Title, Grade Explain how your course helped you develop your knowledge in the areas that are relevant to the position you’re applying for. If you have switched direction from the topic you studied, you may want to briefly explain the reasons behind this decision. College Name Location Course Title, Grade Course Title, Grade Course Title, Grade Course Title, Grade School Name, Location List a small selection of the courses you took that are relevant to your career path. PERSONAL INTERESTS Outside interests enable a potential employer to gain an understanding to what motivates you, what personal skills you may have and how you will integrate into the team. Look at how job advertisements stipulate certain personality traits required for positions. Identify what they are and show how your hobbies can relate to their requirements. Find out more about what to include in you personal interests section. REFERENCES References are available on request. Find out more about deciding your references. CV Templates

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