Create a CV

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Remember:

• Spell check your CV
• It should be no longer than two pages
• It should consist of bullet points (as employers do not read paragraphs)
• The Education Section should begin with your most recent qualification first
• The CV should sell you and your skills to an employer

Steps in creating a CV

1. Conduct a Self-Assessment

You should prepare a Career Objective - explaining what you are seeking from an employer and what you have to offer

2. Read the section on CV Preparation and How employers shortlist CVs

3. Be aware of What makes a good CV

4. Customise your CV for the job you are applying for. Make sure you have a full job description. Identify what the recruiter is looking for and make sure you reflect these requirements in your CV. Generally employers seek

• Ability
• Motivation
• Adaptability

5.Take a look at Presentation and Layout  requirements

6. Throughout you CV and letter of application use Positive Action Words

Sample CVs

• BusinessCV
• One Page CV
• NewCV
• Speculative Letter
• Sample Letter

• Nursing CV
• Nursing CV 2
• CVMentalHealthNurse
• Health & Leisure CV

Links

• http://gradireland.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications
• http://www.ucc.ie/en/careers-advice/applications/cvs/#samplecvs
• http://www3.ul.ie/careers/careers/applications/cv.shtml
• http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cvs.htm