Cv writing Skills What is a cv?

Skills

• What skills does an employer need?

• What skills do you have?

Example Skills

You may not think you have many skills yet, but think about what you do every day! All tasks involve some sort of skill that a potential employer will find useful, think which of the below skills may apply to you:

Communication Skills

• Listening well
• Speaking clearly
• Using the telephone
• Speaking in groups
• Good handwriting

Personal Skills

• Being organised
• Time keeping
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Personal presentation
• Politeness

People Skills

• Consideration
• Co-operation
• Advising
• Leading
• Organising
• Team work
• Motivating

Practical Skills

• Keyboard Skills
• First Aid
• Handling money
• Following Instructions
• Using a computer
• Using e-mail
• Web Design

Thinking Skills

• Coming up with original ideas
• Planning
• Designing
• Budgeting
• Paying Bills
• Calculating
• Understanding banking

Creative Skills

• Acting, singing or performance
• Playing an instrument
• Drawing or designing
• Choreography or dance
• Photography
• Creative writing

CV Layout

Name:

Address:

Email :

Telephone number:

The information below is what is typically included within a CV – this is an example layout, but how you decide to display the information and the order is up to you!

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

School Year Qualification Subject Grade



Personal details - name, address, home and mobile number, e-mail address if you have one. You do not need to include your date of birth. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS EXERCISE YOU ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR NAME.

Set these out giving your most recent school/college first. List the qualifications you have gained at each stage (if you don’t have them yet either put a predicted grade or 'pending').

Think of the general skills you have. Everyone has got them. What do people compliment you on? What do they say you’re good at? Are you good with numbers? Are you a quick learner? Can you solve problems well? Can you communicate well? Do you work better on your own or in a team?

Skills and Achievements:

Hobbies and Interests:

Talk about any clubs you belong to, sports teams you are on and what you are passionate about. Explain why you enjoy them.

Additional Information:

Objectives and Ambitions:

Right now, you may not have a great deal of history to talk about… but you have a long future to think about. What are your ambitions, your aspirations? What do you dream of doing or becoming? What do you hope to achieve? Will the job you’re going for help you reach your goals?

Use this section to provide any further information you think may be of interest to a potential employer, or anything that is relevant but doesn’t fall under the other categories.

Task:

• Write your own CV that would tell an employer about you and your current skills and interests.
• You can choose to design your own CV layout or write on the template attached.

Name:

Address: 1 Example Street, Example Town, EX1 1EX

Email : [e-mail]

Telephone number: 1234512345

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

School Year Qualification Subject Grade



Skills and Achievements:

Hobbies and Interests:

Additional Information:

Objectives and Ambitions:

Interview Skills

Useful Do’s and Dont’s

• Try to control your nerves – Practice will help
• Make a good first impression – open body language, professionally dressed, good eye contact and manners
• Be yourself – Using your own language will allow you to express ideas confidently

Thank you

Thank you

See you on the 2nd June.