CV Template

Personal statement Start with a personal statement tailored to the role in question. In terms of structure, consciously try and answer the following questions: Who are you? What do you have to offer? What are you aiming for in your career? It’s also a good idea to avoid clichés, and quantify your attributes with specific examples from previous positions/education. Not only do they add value and a sense of realism to your statement, they also enhance your credibility. How to write a personal statement Personal statement examples Personal statement: dos and don’ts Employment history When it comes to your employment history - write in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent jobs coming at the top. Then, use your work experience to demonstrate your relevant skills and abilities. But don’t just focus on your daily duties; you should also talk about the accomplishments and achievements you gained from each role. And if you have no employment history to speak of? It’s fine to leave this section out. However, if your lack of experience is holding you back from the job you want - now’s your chance to be proactive. Whether you volunteer with a local charity for a few weeks or help out at a locally-run business - it’ll all help you to gain practical experience and prove your skills to employers. How to find volunteer work Internships: What you need to know How to get work experience Education Education should be included from GCSE (or equivalent) level onwards - in reverse-chronological order (with the most recent events at the top). State the number qualifications achieved and general grades you received (Maths and English at the very least). If you’re awaiting results, you can state mock/expected results where possible; although this is not essential. You can also include your degree classification, A level/IB (or equivalent) results and any other higher education diplomas if you have them. Using particular course modules you’ve undertaken (that are relevant to the role) is also a great way to demonstrate your wider knowledge of the subject. Hobbies & Interests Although this section can help to get your personality across, it’s not an essential part of your CV. So if you don’t have any, don’t feel like you have to include them - especially if overused clichés like ‘socialising with friends’ and ‘watching films’ are all you can think of. Instead, only include hobbies are that are particularly unique (that you can expand on at an interview), prove your skills, and/or back up your motives for applying for the role. If in doubt; ask yourself: will they help