This is how i was told to do it yesterday by a careers service-
also that the average employer takes 6seconds to look at your cv- and the top 2 sections most likely to get you noticed
Name
Town
email
phone
Personal Profile
Write your personal statement here. This is your opportunity to shine and show your key and transferable skills. Think about what makes you stand out from the crowd, your unique selling points. Use positive words and do not be afraid to say you are excellent at something. For example, “I have a vast amount of experience of working with people and I always provide an excellent level of customer care.”
Key Skills
Able to use a computer including the Internet, email and Microsoft Word
Excellent practical skills
The ability to follow written and spoken instructions
Awareness of on-site health and safety issues
sensitivity and understanding
a desire to help people
the ability to work well with others
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
Employment History
(*start with the most recent and work back to cover the last 10-15 years if possible)
Company name, location, dates from – to
Job Title
Give examples of work tasks that you carried out
Any specific duties just for your role
Think about the skills that you used
Machinery operation
Knowledge of Health and Safety
Communicating with the team, listening for instructions
Working to meet targets
Supervising a team
Company name, location, dates from – to
Job Title
Work history can be any form of work, paid or unpaid, full time or part time
Include things that will make you stand out from your competitors
Qualifications and Training
Think about what training you have completed at work, it can be anything that was formal or informal
Health and Safety course
Manual handling
Food Hygiene and PPE awareness
Fire Safety
Data Protection and Confidentiality
Computer course covering Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Detail any formal certificates or qualifications that you have
Tickets and licences to work in specific areas, eg CSCS card, forklift licence
College and University qualifications or certificates
Secondary school qualifications, in particular Maths and English
Hobbies and Interests
References are available on request