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ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Academic 2004 - CIMA Prize for highest grade in Management Accounting module - presented at an awards dinner.

Societies

It is possible to summarise a long list of awards and help an employer to make sense of them

Sport

SKILLS

IT

1999, 2000 & 2001 - 5 awards for strong academic grades across business and English studies.

Manchester University Kung Fu Society - attending meetings, supporting colleagues to manage tournaments and motivate other team members. Successfully recruited 40% more members in 2003 through new initiatives.

Community Action - organising group outings and a Christmas party for elderly residents. Involves budgetary and organisational skills to coordinate parties and has developed my communication skills, including patience and support, working closely with diverse groups of people.

Kung Fu - Brown Belt

Active member - participate in regular competitions, manage regular practice with academic study and employment.

Kung Fu Instructors Certificate - includes training on health & safety, budgeting, managing, motivating and developing people. Introductory teaching support has helped me to develop my communication skills with a wide range of people.

European Computer Driving Licence Certificate - competent in all Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint. Regularly used for academic and work projects.

	Languages	Mandarin – native language
		English – fluent
		Cambridge Certificate in English Language Skills – pass with merit
		French – basic communication
	INTERESTS
	Travel	Enjoy meeting people from and experiencing new cultures. Have travelled
	Health	extensively in SE Asia, America and Europe.
		Kung Fu, Aerobic fitness, Yoga - Ashtanga.
	REFERENCES
	Academic -	Dr. Jones, Accounting & Finance, Manchester Business School, The
		University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
		Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]
	Employer -	Mr. Lee Tong Hau, Partner, Freshlands Accountants, Room 902, Shanghai
		Universal, Tower 4, 168 Yu Luan Su, Shanghai, 200073 China
		Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
		(E-mail/fax correspondence in English is welcome)
It is helpful to
clarify the language
ability/preferences of
any international
	referees

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An example of a skills-based CV

		Keep profiles concise
	Matthew Briggs	and showing career
		focus

Address:	17 The Grove	Telephone:	H: 01225 859 011
	Bath		M: 07971 336543
	BA2 9RU	Date of Birth:	3rd August, 1984
E-mail:	[e-mail]	Nationality:	British

Final year bioscientist, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, seeking a career in

production management with a leading pharmaceutical organisation.

Skills sections are useful if SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS you are clear about what

the employer wants

Team working

•Experience of working in groups during academic projects including planning, role allocation, co-ordination and commitment. Won AstraZeneca team-working prize for second year academic project.

•Worked effectively with colleagues at St. Georges Hospital pharmacy to understand and co-ordinate their requirements for a new database. The implementation of this database has since reduced administration time by approximately 30%.

Effective communication

•Strong selling and negotiation skills developed through close customer contact in retail and health sector environments. Trained in personal sales, advanced interpersonal skills and customer focus. Recently exceeded personal sales target by 300% during weekend trading.

•Presentation skills and confidence demonstrated during the delivery of tutorials and group presentations at university. Have presented to groups of 5 to 100 and enjoy public speaking.

Initiative

•Researched new sportswear concepts for the store and proposed ideas for event evenings during my weekend position. One idea was translated into an event that raised £400 for a local charity.

Problem solving

•Designed and developed a new database for the pharmacy managing financial, administrative and project information. Researched the latest developments to provide relevant software for the budget.

Try to quantify achievements where possible

•Frontline customer roles have taught me to find solutions to customer problems in a calm and efficient manner.

Technical skills

•Fully competent with all Microsoft Office packages and a number of scientific packages. Learning to program in Java and C++.

•Enjoyed consultancy role in understanding client’s need for database development and implementation.

Languages

•French – basic spoken.

•German – proficient.

Driving licence full clean for 4 years.

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	EDUCATION
	The University of Bath	2001 – 2005
	BSc Biological Sciences
	Expected grade 2:1
	An analytical degree developing research techniques, problem-solving skills and group working.
	Project: Identifying possible solutions for CTB transmission - required strong
	analytical thought to identify prior considerations and contingencies.
	College of South West England, Bristol	1999 – 2001
	A-levels: Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Business Studies (C)
	Farr Wood High School, Bristol	1995 – 1999
	GCSEs: 10 GCSEs achieved 4 As, 2 Bs, 4 Cs.
	(English and Mathematics – B, B)
	EMPLOYMENT
	St. Georges Hospital Pharmacy, Bristol	Summer 2003
	Voluntary Project – Administration and IT consultancy
	Researched, developed and tested a new database for the organisation.
	Also provided customer service support and carried out stock maintenance
	Frankie’s, Bath	2002 – 2004
			Even on a skills-
	Sales Consultant - Part time/weekends/vacations
	Blue Star Agency, Bristol	1997 – 2003	based CV, an
			overview of your
	Various retail, administrative and customer service roles.		responsibilities
	Silver service waiting on, stock-filling, packing and filing positions		can help the
	through Blue Star Agency.		employer make
	POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY		sense of your
			experiences to
	Elected Hall Representative	2004 – 2005	date
	Inducting new students and liaising with staff and students to
	ensure the smooth running of hall life.
	Farr Wood Under 11’s Support Coach
	Support the coach in motivating, training and co-ordinating this	Ongoing Vacations
	group of enthusiastic footballers.
	INTERESTS

Football - Regularly play with hall team, coaching and watching national games.

REFERENCES
Mr. J. Franks (Manager)	Professor F. Rogers (Tutor)
Frankie’s	Biological Sciences
High Street	University of Bath
Bath BA4 3PL	Bath BA2 3RD
Tel: [phone]	Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]	[e-mail]

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An example of a targeted CV

SALLY GREEN

119 Stanley Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 4BU

	Tel: [phone]	Always use a	Date of Birth: 1st December, 1978
		professional looking
	Mobile: [phone]		Driving Licence: 6 years
		e-mail address
	Email: [e-mail]

An enthusiastic graduate with one year of human resources experience across the voluntary and small business sectors. Currently studying for a masters qualification in human resource management, conferring graduate membership of CIPD.

An excellent presenter with experience of successful project management.

						It is possible to use
				HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT		relevant projects/
					Recruitment & Selection	studies here effectively
		Using sub-
					• Developed new competency frameworks for Smith Daniels’ staff in
	headings within
					consultation with line managers as part of my masters dissertation research
		employment
					on appraisals and performance management.
sections can also
		help to make			• Successful recruitment and selection of 5 new appointments using a variety of
		sense of a			selection methods including competency-based interviewing, work samples
		long period of			and role play at the Childcare Trust.
		employment,			• Extensive contact with recruitment agencies – selected potential agents and
		such as a
	placement year				hosted panel presentations for the Trust.
					Training
					• Delivered a programme of management development sessions for staff at
	Focus on hard				Smith Daniels including personal skills development, equality and diversity and
					appraisal training.
	outcomes and
		achievements			• Effectively sourced Health & Safety and IT trainers and negotiated a
					competitive pricing structure.
					• Conducted a training needs analysis for 50 staff at the Childcare Trust and
					produced a training strategy for the following 3 years.
					Investors in People
					• Supported Smith Daniels towards their Investor in People re-assessment. This
					included conducting focus groups, updating existing policies and frameworks
					and briefing the management team.
					Performance Management
					• Masters dissertation project covered best practice in performance
					management, appraisals and competency frameworks for small to medium-
					sized organisations.
					• Subsequent paid experience at Smith Daniels involved implementing the
					competency frameworks and appraisal system. This is still in operation and
					feedback from staff and managers has been positive.

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		QUALIFICATIONS
2003 - 2004			MSc Human Resource Management
			University of Salford
			Achieves graduate membership of CIPD on completion.
			A practical qualification covering all aspects of human resource
			management, development and business awareness.
2000 - 2003			BA Geography
			University of Sheffield
1998 - 2000			A Level Geography (B)
			Advanced GNVQ – 2 merits and 4 distinctions
			Thomas Rotherham College, Rotherham
					Try to give yourself
1994 - 1998			7 GCSEs – grades B - D		meaningful job titles
		EXPERIENCE
		Sept. 2004 -	Human Resources Assistant/Office Administrator
		Present	Smith Daniels, Rotherham
			Completing a variety of human resource projects and office initiatives for
			this small, dynamic manufacturing organisation.
		Mar. 2004 -	Performance Management/Competency Framework Research
		Sept. 2004	Collaboration with Smith Daniels for this 20,000 word dissertation
			research project on effective performance management in small
			businesses.
		Summer 2003	Human Resources Voluntary Assistant
			The Childcare Trust
			Responsible for a number of recruitment and selection projects for this
			voluntary body.
2000 - 2002			Cleaning Assistant		Clarify the level of
					your involvement with
			Renfrew Agencies
					profesional bodies,
		PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP			societies, etc
			Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
			• Graduate Membership
			Attend branch networks to update knowledge and network with HR
			professionals.
		SKILLS
		IT	• Fully competent with all aspects of Microsoft Office
			• Proficient internet researcher - knowledge databases
			• Working knowledge of payroll packages
		INTERESTS	Enjoy outdoor activities including regular walking in the Peak District and
			the Lakes.
		REFEREES	Available upon request

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Don’t overlook relevant skills like project management, report writing or team working

An example of an academic CV	Academic CVs usually
	include a university
	address too

ROBERTa BROADSTONE

Home address: 74 Langdale Way		University address: School of Environment
	Heaton Green			The University of Carmarthen
	Carmarthen			Oxford Road
E-mail:	CA5 2WE		E-mail:	Carmarthen, CA4 3DE
	[e-mail]			[e-mail]
Telephone:	01431 224 5842		Telephone:	01431 275 0113

RESEARCH

My principal research interests lie in the field of conservation and the impact upon the South Wales economy. I am currently investigating the impact of tourism, government policy and demography on conservation for my PhD. Using the latest econometric modelling and e-factor analysis techniques, I am producing conservation models and analysis tools including the Eliptor X tool.

My future research plans are to build on the foundations of my PhD to further develop models and tools in conjunction with government bodies, environmental agencies and city financial modellers.

Could also include an attached synopsis

EDUCATION

2002 - 2005

Mention any industry collaborations

Mention success at attracting funding

1999 - 2002

PhD “The Impact of the South Wales economy on conservation – towards conservation modelling”

University of Carmarthen, Centre for Environment & Development

Supervisor: Professor F Smith (submission September, 2005) - leading researcher in conservation.

Partial funding awarded by the Wales Development Agency.

•In close collaboration with the Centre for Finance, The Wales Development Agency and Groundwork Wales, my thesis investigates novel modelling tools and analytical models.

•Econometric modelling, e-factor analysis, the Harvard model are used to track correlations and produce test models.

•Extensive use of databases to manage and analyse statistics.

A synopsis of work undertaken is attached.

BA (Hons) Economics & Geography (First Class)

University of Carmarthen

Modules included: Social & Human Geography, People & Environment, Planning, Economics & Econometrics, Quantitative Research Methods. Awarded - Initiative in Development Award for dissertation project – £150.

1997 - 1999 A Levels: Geography (A), Maths (B), Business Studies (C)

TEACHING/ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

2004 - Tutorial Assistant - University of Carmarthen

• Supervision support for two undergraduate projects in econometric models for conservation.

• Delivering seminars in “Conservation theory” and “Environment modelling” to groups of 10-20 undergraduate students - planning teaching methods.

• Mentor to 2 new PhD students in the Department.

• Group leader on 3 field trips - requiring leadership, problem solving under pressure and enthusiasm.

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Usually two academic and one employer/character reference

2003a - 2004 Hall Representative - Griffin Hall, Carmarthen

Maintaining the effective running of the hall in conjunction with the warden, including one-to-one student support, administration and seeking students comments for hall reviews.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Conservation Member - Student Conservation Groups International

Participating in regular conservation projects including building restoration, riverside clearance and land reclamation.

Exposure to conservation marketing, budgeting and impact assessment.

Tourism	Tour Guide - Dingle Peninsula, Carmarthen Tourist Boad
	Active in running activities - seminars, talks, guided tours and interaction with
	a broad range of visitors.
	One of 4 guides at the Blasket Island Centre dealing effectively with over
	2,000 visitors each season.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

The Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management - Affiliate British Trust for Conservation Volunteers – local branch member and previously secretary to the Treasurer

						Normally reverse
TECHNICAL SKILLS			Include relevant			chronology - or
Econometrics	E-factor analysis (fully competent)		technical skills and			divided into sub-
	The Harvard Model		competencies			sections. Long lists
						could be as an
Databases	SPSS, H1X models, Access - advanced level use for					appendix
	dissertation and PhD research
PUBLICATIONS		Reference fully - usually Harvard style

•‘Towards a model of conservation’ The Economist, 1st December, 2004

•‘Conservation and the South Wales economy’ Conservation Times, July 2004

•‘E-factor analysis for the environment?’ The Economist, 4th January, 2003

CONFERENCES & COURSES

July 2004 “Conservation North West” - Presentation of a poster - 250 attendees including leading government bodies. £300 attendance funding awarded following successful bid to the Welsh Tourist Boad.

August 2003	Graduate School - Research Councils - developing skills in project	Clarify level of
	management, career management and team-working ability
		involvement -
REFERENCES		attendance/papers/
		presentations

Prof. F. Smith (Supervisor),

School of Environment, University of Carmarthen, Oxford Road, Carmarthen CA4 3DE E-mail: [e-mail]

Prof. B. Jones (Collaborative Tutor)

School of Economics, University of Carmarthen, Oxford Road, Carmarthen CA4 3DE E-mail: [e-mail]

Ms. S. Smith (Employer)

Carmarthen Tourist Board, Green Fields, Carmarthen CA2 4ER E-mail: [e-mail]

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4 Covering letters

Your CV should rarely leave your desktop unless accompanied by a covering letter as they can be a major determinant of an applicant’s success. Demonstrating your career interests and highlighting your most relevant strengths and experiences, a professionally set out letter can say a lot about your motivation and your attention to detail.

Well-written covering letters are also particularly effective for speculative applications outside a recruitment cycle and for explaining any personal circumstances or anomalies in your application.

CONTENT

The following format provides a useful overview for a letter:

•Briefly introduce yourself, state what position you are applying for and where you saw it advertised. For a speculative letter, include the type of work you are seeking.

•Explain why you are interested in this type of work, demonstrating an understanding of what it is likely to involve.

•Explain why you are interested in working for this particular organisation. Demonstrate enthusiasm and evidence of research into such aspects as their successes, involvements, values or clients.

•Highlight how you are suitable for this position. Provide evidence of your key strengths by referring to experiences on your CV. Aim for your key strengths to reflect the requirements of the employer and position.

•Take the opportunity, if necessary, to explain any anomalies in your experiences, such as a gap or anywhere you do not match the selection criteria. Perhaps explain how any hurdles have developed you in a positive way.

•Indicate availability for interview.

STYLE

A professional business layout is important, addressed to a named individual wherever possible. Ring the organisation’s switchboard to request a name if necessary. Aim for one side of A4 with the same quality paper and font style as your CV. A printed letter is the norm these days, although some recruiters may still specify a handwritten one to check out your handwriting. The same rules about checking for spelling, grammar or typos still apply and probably more so on your letter. Your writing style should be formal but try not to use words that are only really found in a thesaurus.

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An example of a covering letter to accompany Ming Su’s CV

Flat 3, 104 Daisy Bank Road

a Victoria Park

Manchester M14 6RP

	23 February, 2005
Mr. Ross Green
Graduate Recruitment Manager
		Always say where
Greenlands Accountants
Dear Mr Green		you saw the job
		advertised
Graduate Tax Training Scheme

I am writing to apply for your Graduate Tax Training Scheme advertised in the Prospects Directory 2005 and enclose my CV for your consideration.

I first became interested in tax work through an Insight into Accountancy day I attended in June last year. I feel that tax work would be an ideal way to combine my skills and interests in business, problem solving and working with people, and this interest has been confirmed speaking to a number of tax trainees at a Graduate Recruitment Fair

in November 2005. I am particularly attracted to the opportunity to work closely with individuals to maximise opportunities for their businesses.

	Explaining why you
Greenlands attracts me because of the range of opportunities provided within	are interested in
your training scheme, as shown by your Investors in People award. At this stage,	that company
my main long-term interest is in corporate taxation and I believe a thorough	is a real asset in
grounding in different aspects of the complex area of taxation can only be	a covering letter
beneficial. Your emphasis on client satisfaction is particularly appealing.

I am a highly numerate and IT literate student with a strong emphasis on team-working. Supporting a range of financial and administrative projects with Freshlands in China enabled me to develop my project management skills, and my experiences in customer service roles have really helped me to understand and interpret the needs of clients. At Freshlands, I needed to pick up a large amount of business and technical information in a short time in order to work as an effective member of the team and to provide clients with the quality of information and service that they expected.

As my pre-University education was in China, I am unable to translate my qualifications into equivalent UCAS points. However, entry grades onto my degree studies were BBB and the university were happy to accept me onto the programme. My examination results were strong with an overall result of A*. On average, this grade is awarded to only the top 5% of students each year. Although I do not currently have permission to work in the UK after graduation, I believe that it is possible for an employer to sponsor an application under the Business & Commercial work permit scheme for me. More information for recruiters can be found on www.workpermits.gov.uk. Alternatively, the international student adviser at my university is happy to answer any initial questions that you may have about work permits.

I hope that, on consideration of my CV, you will be persuaded of my potential to perform well on this training scheme and to make a real contribution as a member of your firm. I can be available for interview at any time and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Ming Su

Ming Su (Lily)

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An example of a covering letter from a student with a disability

a		25 Beech Road
		Oxford
		OX12 4 BE
Sarah Jones
Harpers
London	Write to a
5th March, 2005	named individual
	where possible
Dear Ms Jones

I would like to apply for the position of Marketing Assistant as advertised on your website on 28th February, 2005. I recently graduated with an honours degree in History and have six months’ experience in customer service roles and marketing projects.

Studying history has enabled me to develop a range of skills, in particular those of analysing and interpreting complex information and presenting arguments and conclusions effectively both in writing and orally. As you will see from my CV, I have had a range of experience, which has further developed my ability to build a rapport with a diverse range of clients and contribute effectively in team working relationships. For example, my work at Booth & Co. involved me developing systems for internal communications and delegating tasks

within our project team.

Your main selling points should seek to reflect the needs of the recruiter where possible

My marketing exposure has built on my initial interest in a marketing career. I really enjoy the opportunity to work closely in multidisciplinary teams and draw upon my creativity, numerical and project management skills to help clients. Harpers particularly attracts me owing to its focus upon voluntary sector clients and scope for team-based marketing assignments.

In 2003, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Although this has required a number of hospital appointments to help me to manage my condition in the past, I have always managed my time effectively to complete deadlines and minimise disruption to colleagues. Managing my condition has also taught me how to take a positive approach to overcoming hurdles, project plan and keep others informed along the way. Such measures enable me to live a life with minimum disruption. I do not foresee any additional support needs at this time.

I am pleased to supply further information in support of my application and include my CV for further information.

Yours sincerely

Lucy Perkins

Handling disabilities or setback effectively can be used to show evidence of relevant skills and achievements

Lucy Perkins

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