Curriculum Vitae

In week one we started off looking at how to create a CV including the basics of what it contains, how they should be adapted to each role we apply for and the layouts we could use to design them.

What is a CV?

A CV is a short formal document that is used to summarise the education, experience and skills of an individual. It should be 1 or 2 pages written using simple sentences to information can be quickly retrieved from it. Something Daniel touched upon during the lecture is the idea of sending out physical copies to employees as a way of being more memorable and getting noticed easier than sending a generic email which can get lost or discarded easier.

What should be included?

• Your Contact Details
• A description/ bio of who you are
• Your Skills
• Any Work Experience
• Your Education & Grades
• Relevant Awards and Additional Info
• References (either previous employer or a character reference)

Extra Tips/ Details

• If there is 2 pages add page numbers so no information is missed
• Spell check as a badly spelt and punctuated CV doesn't only look bad but is often discarded
• Work backwards - Your most recent education/ grades/ achievements first and then work back to the earliest ones
• Limit the colours eg. black and white only
• Use of white space to make it easier to scan
• Pick typography that has character but is still readable
• Link your portfolio