Mgr. Simona Sikorová Znojmo

Writing

Curriculum vitae

What is a CV?What is a CV?

• It is a document which contains all your abilities, work experience, education and skills.

• Its main task is to get you a job interview.

• The more thoroughly your prepare your CV, the more likely you get an invitation for an interview.

CV basic rulesCV basic rules

• It should be neat and typed if possible • It should also be short, usually no more

than two sides of A4.

• It should be positive, stressing achievements and strengths, and make a good impression in a clear and positive way.

The basic format for a CV includesThe basic format for a CV includes

• 1. Personal information• 2. Career history• 3. Education• 4. Skills

Ad 1) Personal informationAd 1) Personal information

• Personal details - name, address, phone number, including, email address and possibly any professional social media presence. You no longer need to include your date of birth, owing to age discrimination rules (Laws on discrimination mean that you don’t need to put your age or date of birth on your CV (Great Britain) )

• Name: Bernadette Green• Date of Birth: 26th November 1975• Nationality: British • Address: 12 Green Street London NW2 3RG• Home Telephone number:0181 555 5550• Mobile:0771 222 2222• E-mail address: bernadette.green@coldmail.hj

Ad 2) Career historyAd 2) Career history

• Full-time paid jobs• Part-time jobs• Volunteer work• Include: month(s)/ year(s) position name of a place responsibility you had/ have__________________________________________• Put your most recent job first and include dates. Employers will

be more interested in what you have done recently.• Emphasise the skills and experience you have gained across those

jobs (for example skills in dealing with customers or communication skills).

• Mention things you did well in your past jobs which could be relevant to the job you’re applying for

Ad 3) EducationAd 3) Education

• Put your most recent school first and include dates.

It should include:• Usually secondary or post secondary (university,

college)

• It can include seminars, summer schools or night schools

• Write degrees and dates when you obtained them or expect to obtain.

• It can include also brief summary of important courses

Ad 4) SkillsAd 4) Skills

• Computer languages and software• Foreign languages indicating fluency (A1-C2)• Teaching or tutoring• Driving licence_______________________________________________

Note: • Match your skills with the needs of your employer, so

that you make it clear to the employer that you’re right for the job.

• You could include positive words such as “competent”, “adaptable”, and “conscientious”.

AccuracyAccuracy

When you finish your CV check if you have:

• Written full names• Written correct dates• Corrected spelling and grammar

• A straightforward font and formatting is required, the spelling must be checked and checked again.

• Poor spelling is the quickest way of getting a rejection.

Example of a good CV Example of a good CV

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Bernadette GreenDate of Birth: 26th November 1975Nationality: British Address: 12 Green StreetLondon NW2 3RG

Email: bernadette.green@coldmail.hjjj Home Tel: 0181 555 5550 

Mobile Tel: 0771 222 2222

Continuation 1• Work Experience 

• Sept 99 - Present Best Performance Ltd, Glasgow Marketing Account HandlerResponsible for all aspects of account management including marketing and sales support and client relationship development. Other roles include promotion and distribution control. Products include all marketing support service include database management, response handling and storage and distribution.

• Oct 98 - Sep 99 Brand New Technologies, Glasgow Call Centre AgentResponsibilities: Taking customer calls and order processing using AS400 system, dealing with customer queries, inquiries and complaints, setting up new customer accounts, invoicing.

• 94 - 98 Flowers, LondonFlorist Responsibilities included: Design of all floral displays, stock buying and control, implementation of innovative designs for shop displays, window arrangements and outside events, organisation of arrangements for local charity events, co-ordination of exhibitions and promotions. 

Continuation 2• Education & Qualifications

1994 - 1998 University of London, London BA(Hons) Languages & Business Administration Main Subjects included: German, French, Accounting, International Relations, Marketing.

• 1996 - 1997 Universität Frankfurt, Germany Exchange Year

• 1994 - 1996 Glasgow College of Commerce HND in European Trade with Business German Credits include: Marketing, Economics, European Law, Imports and Exports, Logistics.

• 1992 - 1994 Burns High School, Edinburgh Higher Grades include: French (B), English (B), German (B), Biology (B), Modern Studies (C).

• 1987 - 1992 Burns High School, Edinburgh 6 Standard Grades 

• Additional Information Languages:

• English - Mother tongue German - Fluent written and spokenFrench - Fluent written and spoken

• Computer Knowledge:• WinNT - 4 years working knowledge

XP Pro - 2 years working knowledgeExperienced user of Microsoft office products. Keen user of the internet.

• -References available on request-•

Example of a bad CVExample of a bad CV• Name: Peter Smith• Date of Birth: 28/02/1977• Education: • 1979 - 1982 kinder garden• 1982 - 1988 Primary School • 1988 - 1991 High School • 1994 - 1998 University of John O'Groats

• Work Experience: • 1998: Worked as a waiter in a restaurant where I served for people who came there to eat. • 1997: Worked in a bar serving drinks for people • 1990: Worked on a farm with chickens and more animals • 2000: Handing out leaflets in the streets to give to people • 1996: Worked in fast food company warming up burgers and fries• 1999: Worked in a bingo hall calling out the numbers (got promoted to Assistant Manage• 1995: Worked in a swimming pool cleaning toilets and changing room

• Computer skills: • Playstation: Expert use in FIFA 2000 • Nintendo64: Expert use in Super Mario Brothers • Words: Typed CV on it • E-mail: Knowledge of Hotmail and Yahoo

• Hobbies: • Drinking, clubbing and Internet Chat rooms.

HomeworkHomework

• Write a CV of your parents or grandparents.

References:

• http://www.europeanresources.co.uk/jobseekers/writingcvs.html [online] 7.března 2013

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15573447 [online] 7.března 2013