An
employer
Your CV will be the
might only glance
first
thing
an
at your CV so it
employer sees about
has to immediately
you – make sure
impress–
word
everything is spelt
processed on white
correct, it’s clean,
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paper using black
everything is up to
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type.
date and it represents
you well.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A conscientious and motivated individual who is punctual and efficient in completing all tasks to set
deadlines. A team player, able to forge and develop effective working relationships, through effective people
skills. Ambitious, hard-working and able to achieve successful outcomes through working with own initiative
and a can-do approach. Able to demonstrate a flexible attitude, meet and exceed challenges, and make a
positive difference to a job role. I have enjoyed working in IT and would like to pursue my career in a
Business/IT environment.
MARK SMYTHE
EDUCATION
Include e-mail
This can be
(only if you
Bury School
GCSEs:
the most
check
it
1999 – 2003
English (B). Maths (C), Science (B,B), History (E), Art (D)
difficult
regularly) and
part and
make sure it is
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
should
a professional
BTEC Intermediate ICT (Distinction)
normally be
email address!
left to last.
No x’s!
WORK HISTORY/WORK EXPERIENCE
No more
than 6
January 2007 – October 2010:
SALES ASSISTANT (part-time)
lines.
Argos: 5 Highfield Road, Bury
List Education
Summary
 Serving customers
and
of what you
 Working in a team
Employment
offer and
 Handling cash
separately and
what you
in date order,
 Stocking shelves
are seeking.
listing the most
SKILLS
recent
 High level of retail and customer understanding
job/school or
 High level of shopper marketing, PR, category and sales expertise
college first.
 Effective in working with and communicating with people at all levels
 Excellent organisational skills.
 Creative flair for marketing and publicity materials
If you have any specific skills on
general skills put them hereACHIEVEMENTS
especially if they are relevant to
 St John’s Ambulance Brigade First Aid Certificate (2001)
the job you want to do
 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award (2006)
 Employee of the month twice at Argos
 Full British driving license
 PADI open water diving qualification
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
 Scuba diving, music, gym/keep fit, squash, swimming, reading, socialising, rock climbing
REFERENCES
John Brown: Sales Manager
Argos
Bury BL6 7YT
Tel: 0161xxxxxx
Try to keep your CV to
2 pages, include as
much information as
you can but keep it
relevant.
Your referee isn’t someone who is
related to you but usually your past
employer or a teacher who knew
you particularly well, like your
form tutor
Kathy Ellwood
26 Weaver Street
Bury BD4 7QW
Tel: 0161xxxxxx
Remember to include a
section on your interests
and hobbies, these show
ambition and creativity.
Try to make sure you are
able to include some
interesting pastimes, not
just socialising!