Getting Back to Work

• Your experience/interests reflect the job you’re applying for
• Free from spelling and grammar errors
• Clear, easy to read layout
• Accurate and up-to-date experience
• Remember to always give this a secondary proofread. You could ask friends, family or even us!

1. Personal contact details
2. Personal Profile
3. Education and grades
4. Work experience/employment
5. Other achievements/awards
6. Hobbies
7. References

 You can can also find a CV template here.

• Garish and hard to read font
• Inappropriate email addresses
• Long, waffly paragraphs
• Slang and chatty tone
• Incorrect/misleading information
• Images or irrelevant personal information

• Think about what you enjoy doing
• List your skills and qualities that could apply to the role
• Tailor your CV to fit the job requirements
• Are there skillset gaps that are holding you back?

• Dedicate time to this task
• Upload your CV to online job boards
• Join local networks and social media groups for opportunities
• Check websites of organisations you’re interested in
• www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

• Don’t hesitate to contact the company/recruiter for help if you need more information on the job you’re applying for
• Always proofread your application
• Be clear and concise when giving examples
• S.T.A.R
  - Situation - brief description of your experience
  - Task - describe the tasks you did
  - Action - describe action you took, skills applied
  - Result - how did your action create positive results

• Research the company and industry
• Make your reasons for wanting the job clear
• Make a note of your greatest achievements
• Prepare for common interview questions
• Think of previous examples of relevant experiences for the role
• Arrive in good time and have positive body language
• Speak clearly and slowly