CV workshop

As one of my chosen workshops, I decided to get help regarding my curriculum Vitae. It is especially important that I start to make sure my CV is appropriate for the career path I want to pursue now, instead of just for part time jobs in retail and hospitality as I will soon be looking at internships to try and kickstart my ideal job.

So before the workshop I tried to tweak my CV from a part time based position orientated format, to something more professional, highlighting my appropriate skills etc.

Here is my CV before:

Some key notes and points I gained from this one on one workshop was firstly that layout is key. My most recent studies should appear at the top of my education rather than having it in chronological order. This needs to attrack the attention of the employers eye immediately. It was also pointed out to me that I needed to adjust my contact details at the top as they were in the wrong order. This was really useful as before I didnt realise there was a specific preferred order for this information. Headlines should also be in bold. Attention to detail is key when presenting your CV.

When writing a short statement about my degree studies, I was told that it was effective that I listed some of my modules but that I should be providing some broader skills in addition to this. Which has really given me something to consider with my CV.

one of the leaflets given to me pointed out that I didn't need to list all of GCSE results, I should instead summarise them, making sure I mention that I have English and Maths. And I should give the start and finish dates of the coarse.

I was advised to edit my opening statement because my cv was meant to be aimed at film and media related posts but addressed my customer service roles. So I should take this out, keep it short and to the point.

Finally, when writing about my work experience I need to list to most appropriate first instead of the most recent. And to write a short sentence explaining that referees are available on request underneath.