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How to write a good covering letter ...
Keep your letter concise and type the letter in the same format as your
CV, ensuring that both names and company names are spelt correctly.
State which role you are applying for and where you saw it advertised, quoting
reference numbers if possible.
Write positively and sell yourself by showing what research you have done.
Explain why you want the job and what skills and attributes you have and
finally, remember to check for errors. |
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| WORKFORCE SOLUTION GUIDE TO CV'S ... |
This could be the most important two pages
of your life! First impressions are vital, therefore ensure your CV
is accurate, has no spelling mistakes, is grammatically correct, and
that it makes an impact.
PREPARATION IS THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL CV ...
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Dates of Employment |
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Do not leave any gaps. Should you have a break
in your career, record what you were doing, i.e., travelling,
unemployed, raising children etc. |
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Job Titles |
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Personal Profile |
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Skills |
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Education |
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Achievements |
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Hobbies & Interests |
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Name – you could use this for title of the CV |
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Address – ensure you include postcode |
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Phone Numbers – home, work, mobile |
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E-mail address |
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Date of Birth |
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Nationality |
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Driving licence |
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Sell yourself in a few sentences |
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Be truthful |
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Talk about your strengths |
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Employ words like, communication, interpersonal, generate, implemented etc |
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List your achievements |
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Start with most recent first |
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Name college, university, schools and location |
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List qualifications gained, i.e. BA (Hons) etc. |
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List other courses / qualifications |
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Keep it concise & neatly presented |
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List all employment, starting with the most recent |
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Dates started and finished |
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Company name |
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Job Title |
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Bullet pointed list of responsibilities |
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Reason for leaving (optional) |
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Keep it brief |
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Remember you are trying to create a good impression |
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List hobbies relevant to job applied for |
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Computer Skills & Packages |
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Languages |
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Travel |
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Typing speed & Shorthand |
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First Aid |
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Note that references can be provided on request |
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Not normally required unless specified. |
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