Curriculum Vitaes

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Curriculum Vitaes

• Be Sure to Always Aim for the Stars, Then If You
  Fall Short, Youre Still on top of the World.
• UoB Education, 1997

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The Four Rules of a CV

• ACCURATE in every detail
• Looks GREAT
• Has the RIGHT Information
• Is HONEST write your own!

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But first.

• Not a blueprint
• Look around and get ideas
• Add you own flavour!
• Your cv should be as individual as you are.

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CVs sell you!

• A script for talking about yourself.
• You will need this on file, on hand, just when
  you least expect ityou will be asked for your
  cv.

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CVs take note!

• Can it stand alone?
• Reverse chronological order.
• Multiple drafting proofing time.
• Continually updated.

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CVs - first selling point

• Think about what the employer does with your
  curriculum vitae!
• Quick decisions interview or no interview

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Layout of CV

• Front page
• Name, address, contact details
• The shop front window
• Position
• Dot points
• Experience
• Skills
• Qualities

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Helpful Hints

• Accuracy is paramount.
• Proof reading is vital.
• The reader starts to lose interest by page 2, so
  put most important info first.

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Layout

• Length How long is a piece of string?
• Long enough to provide descriptive bullet points
• 2 pages
• Easy to read, free from clutter
• Does it stand out
• s and s of being distinctive
• Coloured paper
• Graphics
• Photos
• Jingles cont.

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Layout

• Accurate details

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Special information

• Events and achievements of note
• G.P.A. Of note 3.0
• Academic scholarships or awards
• Responsible for initiating programs, clubs,
  teams, charities or organisations
• Leadership chairperson, coach, captain
• Worked or travelled in a foreign country
• Community service red shield appeal, special
  event

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Include the following

• Formal education Degree, VCE
• Accreditations VicFit, NCAS, Lifeguard

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And more.

• Referees
• Names and contact details

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Examples

• Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone
• Age
• Formal Qualifications

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Examples

• Professional Experience
• Dates of work (reverse chronological)
• Position
• Organisation, location
• Duties/Responsibilities

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Examples

• Achievements (only if significant)
• Extra Curricula Qualifications
• (CPR, Level 1 Sports Trainers etc.)
• Interests
• Referees

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VARK Learning StylesNeil Fleming (2006)

• http//honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/Fac
  DevCom/guidebk/teachtip/vark.htm
• http//www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?pwhats
  new
• http//www.literacyplus.ca/Skill20Dev/varklearnin
  g20style.htm