CURRICULUM VITAE CONSTRUCTION

Personal Details
This should include your name, current address, contact telephone number/s, e-mail address, date of birth and any other details that you feel are relevant.

Personal Statement
This should be something that sells you as a person to employers. It should be true and reflect your character and personality. It is often the first thing employers will look at and they will decide whether they want to read the rest of your C.V. from this statement.

Education
This section should provide your secondary school details and show the name and full postal address of the school(s) you have attended. You need to show the inclusive dates of your attendance. In due course, it will include details of any college/s or universities you have attended.

Qualifications
Include your G.C.S.E’s., AS and A2 examination results and any other qualifications you have obtained that are relevant (First Aid Certificates, coaching awards, etc.). You should put your academic qualifications in chronological order (the most recent ones first) and where appropriate, in grade order (the highest grades at the top of the list).

Employment History
Include your most recent job first. List the name and address of the company and the inclusive dates between which you worked there. For example:

Company Name     February 2009 to Present
Company Name     March 2008 – February 2009

Show what your job title was or is and provide a brief description of your main responsibilities and duties.

Hobbies/Interests
List any clubs or organisations that you belong to, any interests you have, any sports you like to take part in (whether recreationally or competitively), etc.

References
If someone has agreed to be a referee for you, either a character reference or an employer reference, list him or her in this section. Show their full contact details including name, address, company or organisation (if applicable), contact telephone number and e-mail address. References generally need to be provided by someone who has known you for at least two years.

Remember: When composing your C.V. keep it brief. The interview is the chance for you to promote yourself. Always remember to write positive comments about yourself. If there are any negatives, do not put them on your C.V. Always show your strengths and never your weaknesses, as employers will notice these. Finally remember that your word-processed C.V. should fit on to a maximum of two sides of A4 paper.

Curriculum Vitae

Mary Anne Smith

Personal Statement
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking individual who always strives to achieve high standards in whatever I undertake. I have the ability to influence others and have proven leadership qualities within team environments.

Personal Details
Mary Anne Smith
13 Whitehall Road
Rugby
CV21 8QA

Telephone:     01788 570578    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mobile:          0796 821590     Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 15th January 1993    

Education
School: Ashlawn School and Science College
  Ashlawn Road
  Rugby
  CV22 5ET
  (September 2004 to Present)

Qualifications
G.C.S.E. Examinations (to be taken in June 2009)

Subject   Predicted Grade  Subject  Predicted Grade
English    B   Geography    C
English Literature   B   I.C.T.    C
Mathematics    C   Science (Double Award) C C
French     C   History   C
Religious Education   C   Technology   D

Employment History
Top Shop, Rugby CV21 6GE   November 2008 to Present
Retail Assistant

I was employed at Top Shop on Saturdays and during school holidays. My duties included assisting with the design of window and shop displays, dealing with the public, returns, orders and general tidiness of the store. I also observed the company rules with regard to the security of stock and dealt with complaints, maintaining high standards of customer service. My dress code reflected the company’s image.

Maddens, Rugby CV22 2BE
Local Paper Deliverer  September 2007 – October 2008

Delivering weekly papers on a regular basis, keeping to strict deadlines and being self-motivated in all weather conditions.

Hobbies and Interests
I am keen on sport and enjoy the challenge of keeping fit and working in team situations. I like to play a range of sports including football, badminton and athletics. I am a regular member of Ashlawn’s netball team.

I have achieved my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award and am working towards the Silver Award.

References:
Mrs C. Smith      Mrs L. Reed
The Manager      The Headteacher
Top Shop       Ashlawn School and Science College
High Street       Ashlawn Road
Rugby       Rugby
CV21 6GE      CV22 5ET