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RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

When creating a CV, it is good to consider and follow these rules set out below:

Do

Your CV should match what you can offer

Your CV should change according to the job - the most relevant bits to the job you are applying for

Include positive things you have done or achieved - skills/prizes/awards/voluntary work/work experience/IT skills/Responsibilities/Language skills/Training courses

Your CV should be word processed and about two pages long, maximum

The first half is what the employer will read first

It should be written by you

It should be professional

Don't

Any work gaps need to be explained

Errors are not ok

Don't include your date of birth, marital status or ethnic origin

 

 

 

 

Below is a PDF containing an example of what a student should expect to see when filling out their first job application form.

 Download here.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Your personal statement should be about 4-5 lines long and state your main strengths and skills.

These are the characteristics that companies look for:

Organisational skills
Organisational skills
 
Reliability
Reliability
 
Good communication skills
Good communication
skills
Trustworthiness
Trustworthiness
Teamwork
Teamwork
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
Work well under pressure
Work well
under pressure
Punctuality and good time keeping
Punctuality and
good time keeping
Ability to work alone
Ability to
work alone
  Motivation
Motivation
 

Click on this link to find a support page for writing a personal statement and a helpful video that can be used for clear help.

Reed Career Advice: How to write a personal statement

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