Don't forget:

• Check your CV carefully for spelling or other mistakes

• Your CV should not be more than two pages in length

• Don't put anything that is untrue on your CV

• Enclose a covering letter, including information about the position you are applying for, why you are applying for it, your personal qualities and key skills

A Sample of Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Name: Michael Woods

Address: Flat 5, 20 Park Road, London N4 2JY

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Nationality: British

Date of birth: 6-6-77 (6 June 1977)

Marital status: Single (Married, no children)

Education: Higher National Diploma in Computer Studies,

University of North West London (1998)

A Levels: Maths (C), English (E) (1995)

O Levels: Maths, English Language,

Chemistry, General Studies, Woodwork (1993)

Employment: Asst. Technical Support Manager, Pearl Publishing, (2001-now)

Support Analyst/Programmer, Mayfair Books (1999-2001)

Programmer, Mayfair Books (1999-1999)

Skills: Computer : Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes

Languages: fluent German

Clean driving license,

Interests: Travel, photography, gardening

Referees: Dr Paul Jones, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Studies,

University of North West London,

Downland Road, London NW2 6HM