CVs and Portfolios

curriculum vitae [ˈviːtaɪ ˈvaɪtiː]

n pl curricula vitae

(Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications Abbreviation CV

[Latin, literally: the course of one's life]

Structure and Presentation

The layout should be, informative, easy to read and printed on good quality paper.

It should use short sentences.

Use the same type throughout.

Avoid gimmicks like brightly coloured paper or folded airplanes.

Content to include in my CV

• Name
• Occupation
• Address
• Telephone Number
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Next of Kin
• Health
• Driving License
• Religion
• National Insurance Number
• Secondary Education
• Higher Education
• Professional Qualifications
• Employment History (chronological)
• Other (interests, achievements)

As well include a few core clean line pieces of work, nothing roughly put together or traced.

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