LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To know what a CV is
• To learn what should and shouldn’t be included in
a CV
• To assess some common mistakes in CV writing
• To work on preparing a CV that can be handed
out for job opportunities
STARTER
What is
a CV?
WHAT IS A CV?
• A document about you
• Used when job-seeking
• Highlights your education and
qualifications
• Highlights your achievements
• Highlights your strengths
• Highlights your hobbies/interests
WHAT’S IN A CV?
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Contact Details
Personal Profile
Your Education and Training
Your Work Experience
Your Hobbies and Interests
References
CONTACT DETAILS?
• NAME - no nicknames
(e.g. Baz Kroeger or Michael “Munch” Hughes)
• Address – full postal address
• Phone Number – just one
• Email address - make sure it’s sensible!!
(e.g. anne.example@hotmail.com rather than
sexygirl86@hotmail.com)
THE PERSONAL PROFILE
This paragraph gives a description of
what you are like and the relevant skills
and strengths you can bring to a
company. What do you do best? What
are you good at?
Make reference to employability skills
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
TASK: PROFILE BLUNDERS 1
Correct any mistakes and identify anything that the
writer shouldn’t say about themselves and why.
I am a hardworking and punctuous person who
always tries to complete tasks on thyme. I
have experience using computers and i can work
as part of a teem. I am good at solving
problems but I can be moody at times if I am
tired. My goal is to become a Mechanics and I
would like to gain some experience in this area.
TASK: PROFILE BLUNDERS 2
Correct any mistakes and identify anything that the writer
shouldn’t say about themselves and why.
I like challenging work that makes me push myslef
2b better I have a good work history and am good @
finding mistakes in my own work. I an a great
listener and feel comfortably when meeting new ppl.
I like to work on my own because I can get angry if
people don’t share my opinion
TASK: PROFILE BLUNDERS 3
Correct any mistakes and identify anything that the writer shouldn’t
say about themselves and why.
I have no experience in work or college. I done OK in
school, but left early because I didn’t like the teachers
there. I seen this job advertised in the paper and
thought I wud apply cos I’m good at typing on the
PC/laptop. I can work well on me own but I am also
good at working with other people. I want to become a
Police Officer because I like being in control of other
people
TASK: WRITE A PERSONAL PROFILE FOR YOU
Use the tips you’ve had so far to complete
a personal profile
• What do you do best?
• What are you good at?
• What are your goals?
YOUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
In this section you detail your time spent at
each school, college or training provider, what
you did there, and any qualifications you gained.
Example
Walton High School, Stafford
09/2007 – 05/2012
• 6 GCSE’s A*-C including English, Maths and Science
• Bronze Award Duke of Edinburgh
• Member of the school council
YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE
Here you detail any relevant experience you have for
the role you are applying for. This can include any
work experience you did in year 10 and any other full or
part time work you have had
Example
Greggs Bakers, Stafford
Weekend Sales Assistant
• Preparing Sandwiches and baked goods
• High standard of customer service
• Received CLEAPSS and HACCP training
04/2011 - present
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
• This should be a paragraph, written in continuous prose, about
your varied hobbies and interests and what drives you in life
• It should sell positive qualities, such as commitment and team
work, through the hobbies and interests that you have
Some examples of things you may want to include:
• Duke of Edinburgh Awards
• Playing for a particular sports team at school or for a local
club
• Volunteering work
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Example
“I play football for a Sunday league team that I have played in
around four years. I also have a keen interest for hillwalking and
camping, which I have cultured in my involvement with the Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme. This has also opened volunteering
opportunities during school holidays including my recent post at
the youth centre in Stafford. I also enjoy reading murder
mystery books and have an interest in photography”
REFERENCES
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Two references are usually given
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Name, address, contact number
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They should NOT be family references
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They could be:
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Head teacher
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Boss at a past employment
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Form Tutor/Subject Teacher
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Always inform your references that they are on your CV
so that they can expect contact from prospective
employers
SUMMARY
Watch this video and make notes on the key points
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00kv35r
HOMEWORK
Use the notes made, and the advice
given, in today’s lesson to compile a
CV at home containing all of the
sections mentioned.
Due: Next PSHE Lesson
HOMEWORK –YOU MUST TAKE THE TIME TO CREATE
YOUR OWN CV FOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Useful websites to use:
direct.gov
monster.co.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/school
s/11_16/gogetit/getthatjob/cvtips.shtml
PLENARY
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What should be included in a CV?
How many referees should appear in your CV
How many phone numbers?
What’s important to remember about the
email address you decide to use?