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Points to Remember
Think of your CV as an extension of yourself, companies will see this, before they see you, a successful CV can unlock a door to your career.
Remember each position is different don’t assume that a CV you had 2 years ago will be appropriate to use now. Think about, and research, the post on offer. Can you fulfil the needs of the company? Do you have the knowledge required? Are you the right person for the job? What can you offer the company? Maybe you don’t have everything that is required BUT you have experience or valuable input that the company can benefit from. Even if a change of career is what you are looking for then remember to convey your interest in the post advertised, what you could achieve and why the post interest you. Remember that the overall impression of your CV will be taken into account when interviews are arranged. There are many sources of information about the company who are advertising, Web Site, company literature, employees, and if you are applying through our agency then our
Orangé Resources consultants can give you help and information on the post and company structure.
When writing a CV think of yourself as a sales person. When constructing a CV you are initially selling yourself as a product, and the prospective employer is a buyer. So learning to market your self well is your first goal.
Before you put pen to paper and write your CV, make a few notes on your relevant qualifications, your strong skills, experience, ambition and drive, remember to include any transferable skills, that you can bring in to play (communication, adaptability, problem solving, management, good organisation and planning) are a few. This may end up being long but remembering that this is just your rough notes on yourself, used as a guide to building your CV.
Write down all the skills and abilities you posses that have potential to create value for a business. remember to keep it RELEVANT to the position applied for. Also remember that these skills are your features and these features are benefits for your prospective employer.
CV Headings and Notes 
Keep your layout clear and concise. Use one font style, you can change font size or change to bold. Remember to use power words ( Inflated Sales, Targeted, Fuelled Enthusiasm within the company, Driven, Orientated). Draw attention to key words that the employers are looking for. Bold or Highlight headings, Employers name and Job Titles. Always give details of what the role or position involved, for example:
Employer:Ramont Sales International Oxford
Position: Sales Executive/Manager
During my five year employment at Ramont International I held the post of Sales Executive, my day consisted of Customer Service Calls, Sales Calls, Lead gaining, Follow up client meetings (building client relation and marketing the product, which in most cases I dealt with, resulted in a deal closure).. Two years ago I was promoted to Sales Manager. Other duties included planning and managing company meetings, to evaluate prospective clients. I inflated the sales revenue by 50% last year increasing the company profit margin.
You could expand more on your activities and achievements – I have highlighted a few words (This should be done in bold black) that the company we are applying for, have stated in their job specification. This means that already their attention is drawn to our CV.
Headings and information that should be included: Example below;
Your Name
Street Address
City/Town, / Postal Code
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Personal
Information: Driver's license; date of birth.
Objective/ What are your objectives.
Profile: Give a short description of yourself,
i.e. Positive thinker,
achiever, excellent time keeper,
ambitious, team player.
Employment
History
DEC 1995 to Company Name/ Town /City/Postal code.
FEB 2003 Position.
Description of post and experience.
Education:
Date. School /College /University.
Qualifications:
Attributes
And Interests:
A CV ideally should not be more than 2 pages long.
Again the layout can be adapted to suit your requirements.
Check out the Interview Hints and Tips page.
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