Curriculum Vitaes

Have you targeted your CV at the skills and experience required? i.e. have you proved that you have the skills required for the particular role you’re applying for?

A CV allows you to present yourself in the best possible light. It is a great opportunity for you to relate your skills and experiences to those required by each particular employer.

Because no two jobs or organisations are exactly the same, there is no such thing as a standard CV. Each time you apply for a job it’s up to you to identify the skills required.

For example:

• A bar job may require good teamwork skills and excellent verbal communication skills

• A publishers may require good written communication skills and commercial awareness

Most employers require a mix of technical skills and transferable skills such as teamwork and good organisation