have a website and from this it is usually possible to receive
the appropriate application pack. It is also possible to phone
or to e-mail asking for information about a particular job
and the ‘pack’ can then be sent to you.
If you decide to apply, you can fill in the application form
online and you can send your CV and covering letter by
e-mail.
Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
It is still important to prepare a CV detailing your education,
qualifications and career experience. This should be relevant
and easily readable, and contain only the details that a
prospective employer will need to know. He will be more
interested in your achievements in your last job than in the
first school you attended. Your degree is of more importance
than your ten O Levels or GCSEs.
Filling in personal details
At the top of your CV you should put your full name and
title, followed by your address and telephone number. Some
employers will also want to know your date of birth, your
marital status and your nationality so it might be worth
including those. (See Figure 22.)
Your CV is a means of selling yourself and you must avoid
the temptation to play down your skills and achievements.
Your prospective employer will want to know whether you
are suitable for the job for which you are applying. So make
sure that you include details which highlight how suitable
you would be for the post.
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