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KEEP IN TOUCH:
PREPARING

FOR EMPLOYMENT

WRItInG

A CV

Your son / daughter’s CV is their chance to convince a potential
employer that they are the perfect candidate for the role, for the
company they are applying to and to secure them an interview. However,
with so many people applying for the same job how can you help them
stand-out from the crowd? Here are some essential tips you could use
that will help them to improve their CV.

Keep It Short
The golden rule is that a good CV should be limited to 2 sides
of A4 paper without missing out on any of their skills, experience
and qualifications. Avoid long sentences – they don’t want the
person reading their CV to lose interest. Keep it relevant and
clear remembering to use a simple, professional looking type
font. Also, avoid using any informal phrases – their CV must
come across as a professional looking document.

Have Things in The Right Order

What comes first – qualifications, experience, hobbies???
The employer will be looking to see how they meet the
requirements to fill the vacancy on offer. Start with a strong
opening statement outlining who they are, what are their skills,
experience and strengths. This will be the first thing that the
interviewer will read about your son / daughter so make sure it
stands out and makes any potential employer interested in them.
Starting with the most recent role cover their work history to date
including any work experience / volunteering, then a summary of
their education and qualifications plus any other training which
they may have had that is relevant. Finally, add a few details
about their hobbies and interests – this gives the interviewer an
idea of the type of person they are outside the office.

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