CV & Interview Guide from Hudson

How to write a CVTo ensure you have the best chance of getting your ideal job,your CV needs to stand out. Remember that your CV’s primaryfunction is to secure you an interview, so you should forgetgraphics and gimmicks; instead, opt for clean, white paper andeasy to read presentation.It is very important to sell yourself on the first page. Highlightyour achievements and responsibilities in bullet points. YourCV needs to grab the attention of its reader within seconds ifyou’re to stand a chance of progressing to the job interviewstage. Hiring managers can receive hundreds of applicationsfor a role, and tend to only have the time to scan CVs beforedeciding whether to progress further with a candidate. Makesure the prospective employer sees the value you can bring tothe position.IIIIDo NOT include a title page or a photo as it takes upunnecessary space.Including your full address is very important, particularlyin large cities where it may take some time to travel toand from work.EDUCATIONInclude details of your education; state the level and the yearof any degrees you have obtained. Also include your A-levelsubjects and results or equivalent. Do not include universitytranscripts. You should also list professional education afterschool/university details.Ensure you highlight relevant educational qualifications,particularly when they’ve been listed as essential or desirableon the selection criteria.EMPLOYMENT HISTORYIf you have room you can talk about your most recent roleon the front page, but only if it all fits in. Otherwise start youremployment history on the second page.You’ll need to tailor your CV to each particular job that youapply for, so it’s vital that the job titles and the responsibilitiesyou include in your CV are relevant for the role on offer.IIMake sure you state the details of any relevant work visa.Consider the following when writing this section:PERSONAL SUMMARYIf you are going to include a personal statement or yourobjectives, avoid using too many generic adjectives: everyoneperceives themselves to be self-motivated, proactive and ateam player, so include some skills and characteristics that aremore unique to you personally. If you do include this section itcan be on the front page or at the end, it is your choice.IIIIIIIIAs a guide, cover the last five years of your career; priorto this only provide details of any positions that arerelevant to the type of work you are applying for.Lay your work history out in chronological order, startingwith your most recent position.Cover any gaps in employment by giving reasons fortimes of unemployment, such as travel or study forexample.Include the name of the company you worked for, theposition you held, the dates you were employed from andto (month and year, NOT just the years), and brief detailsof your responsibilities.3