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Writing a CV: Content (1 of 2) While each CV is structured differently, they should ALL cover 3 key subjects Academics • PhD/Post-grad – Subject – Brief description • Qualifications and grades – University – A-levels • Prizes, scholarships, grants, etc.. Other Experience • Extra-curricular experience e.g. – Positions of responsibility – Sports teams – Interesting travel – Etc. Work experience • Employment, internships, work experience – Dates – Responsibilities – Achievements & Relevance Languages (bonus) • Details of any language ability business fluent and above – Include evidence (e.g. lived abroad) • Details of any language study undertaken in own time 5
Writing a CV: Content (2 of 2) For each topic, there are key steps you can take to convey your suitability clearly Academics • Give a clear and concise description of your PhD • Ensure relevant skills from your PhD come across • If you are an humanities student, try to give evidence of numeracy • Explain prizes, scholarships etc. if not clear Other Experience • Include experience that shows your personal drive • Avoid bland statements (e.g. “good interpersonal skills”) • Don’t include your life history – by all means include experience from e.g. school, but only for a very good reason Work experience • Space on the page should be proportional to importance • Include dates of all positions • If the employer is not well known – explain • Explain why the experience was valuable and what you brought to the role, not just what you did Languages (bonus) • Include details of any language study undertaken in own time, as evidence of personal drive • Don’t exaggerate – if you are not comfortable doing business in your language, don’t claim you are… 6
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